Information Governance Assistant Officer - Apprenticeship Opportunity in Doncaster

The post-holder will support the Information Governance Team and work closely with the Information Governance Manager and other Information Governance staff in ensuring the Trust complies with its statutory obligations relating to Information Governance and Data Protection.

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification relevant to your role. As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive. An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification. Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

To support the provision of information, guidance and advice as required to the Trust regarding information governance matters as part of a wider Information Governance Team, which undertake the following functions:

• Subject Access Requests (SAR) under the Data Protection Act 2018
• Freedom of Information (FOI) requests under the FOI Act 2000
• Records management: archiving of records, including filing, tracking, and the correct application of destruction schedules
• Confidentiality and Caldicott support
• Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
• Incident management
• Information risk management
• Information security
• Data protection duties

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

Please view our Strategy using the link below: Strategy

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: Benefits

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation.

Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.