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Main duties of the job The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the...
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Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. In particular you should have proven experience of working within the field of IG for a large organisation handling substantial amounts of personal data, and deploying innovative technology.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
Working for our organisation
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free. We have made a significant long term investment in Information Governance (IG) and we are expanding the IG team in order to meet the complex challenges of data protection within the trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information about the role.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Post -graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrated experience of co - ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Significant demonstrable experience in managing information governance and FOI, or comparable process
- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes
Desirable criteria
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at senior management level
- Understanding of the public sector
- Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
- An eye for accuracy and detail.
- Strong and positive communication skills.
- Ability to persuade and motivate.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Ability to maintain complex document logs.
- Ability to contribute ideas for service improvement and development.
- Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritise.
- Ability to gather, analyse and report on data and information
- Able to manage own workload.
- Ability to organise complex schedules of work and diary management.
- Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software.
- Computer literate with good Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills
Desirable criteria
- Manipulating information skills.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential criteria
- Collaborative and team approach to work.
- Self -motivated and proactive approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
Others
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.- AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
- By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
- If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK. Please Note: We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold.
- If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
- If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
- The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
- The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
- By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
- Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
- Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
