Location: Liverpool Women’s Hospital, Crown Street, Liverpool, L8 7SS
Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Salary (£): £24,071 to £25,674 per annum
About Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a beacon of excellence in women’s healthcare. They deliver top-notch care for women, babies, and families, handling over 7,500 births, 49,000 gynaecological procedures, and 1,000 IVF cycles annually. Their dedication to innovation and research has made them a go-to specialist health provider in Europe.
With a team of world-renowned experts, the Trust has gained international recognition for its professionalism, skill, and compassion. They’re constantly evolving, introducing cutting-edge services to provide the most modern care possible. Their long-term aspirations and recently launched strategies showcase their commitment to shaping the future of women’s healthcare.
Job Details
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with leading experts in women’s healthcare
- Be part of a trust renowned for innovation and cutting-edge services
- Contribute to the care of thousands of women and families annually
- Potential for professional growth and development
Requirements:
- Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma, NVQ Level 4, Foundation degree, or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
- Detailed knowledge of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- In-depth understanding of Data Protection Act 2018, ICO Subject Access Code of Practice, and General Data Protection Regulations
- Excellent communication skills to interact with patients, carers, relatives, and legal professionals
- Experience with specialist redaction software and request management systems
Salary Details:
The role offers a competitive salary range of £24,071 to £25,674 per annum, based on the Agenda for Change Band 3 pay scale.
About the Role
As the Information Access Officer at Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, you’ll be at the heart of managing sensitive information requests. This role is crucial in ensuring the Trust complies with data protection laws while providing efficient access to information for patients, families, and authorized parties.
You’ll be responsible for handling requests for information release, applying the Data Protection Act and ICO Code of Practice for Subject Access Requests. Your keen eye for detail will be essential in identifying misfiled information, considering potential harm from information release, and reviewing records to determine what should be shared or redacted.
This position requires someone who can balance legal requirements with compassionate service. You’ll be the first point of contact for information release enquiries, guiding people through the process while ensuring all legal and ethical standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day requests for information release, ensuring compliance with data protection laws
- Act as the first point of contact for information release enquiries
- Review and process requests, confirming their legal validity and ensuring proper consent
- Extract information from Trust clinical systems and manage secure storage of documents
- Identify and remove misfiled information, considering potential harm from information release
- Maintain effective working relationships with consultants, nursing staff, and other departments
- Stay up-to-date with relevant legislation and ICO guidelines.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants and adult dependants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer. They value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Trust encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Employer Details
Company Name: Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Liverpool Women’s Hospital, Crown Street, Liverpool, L8 7SS
Contact: James Forshaw, Information Governance Manager
Email: James.Forshaw@lwh.nhs.uk
Phone: 01517024206
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Application Process
Ready to make a difference in women’s healthcare? Don’t miss this opportunity to join a world-class team at Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. Apply now and be part of shaping the future of healthcare for women, babies, and families. The closing date is 25 September 2024, so don’t delay – submit your application today.
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