NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB
The NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) is part of the BSW Together Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICB oversees how money is spent and makes sure that health services work well and are of high quality. It brings together hospitals, primary care, local councils, hospices, voluntary community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and Healthwatch partners in our local places: Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. As Compliance Officer, you will assist us with the maintenance and continuous development of the ICB's policy framework, and with the continuous development, implementation and monitoring of controls and compliance. The role's focus is on information governance. You will support the continuous development, maintenance and implementation of our information governance policies; support our annual completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT); support the organisation's responses to FoI requests and subject access requests (SAR); and support the management of and response to information governance incidents. Main duties of the job
The role supports the ICB's and colleagues' compliance with internal policies and processes, with data protection legislation, and with the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act. The role plays an important role in the organisation's annual completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). The role assists with the maintenance and continuous development of the ICB's policy framework, and supports/assists with the continuous development, implementation and monitoring of controls and compliance. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. About us
Working together to empower people to lead their best life is the one, unified vision for our organisation and all our partners working together across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. If you are offered employment with us, you will have the opportunity to join a friendly, quality-focused and dynamic team that is supportive and cares about your working experience and your wellbeing. BSW ICB have adopted agile working so this means the successful applicant will predominately be working from home but may be requested to work in any one of the ICB's office bases across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire. You will also have a contractual base within the BSW ICB office where your team is based. Benefits BSW ICB offer include: Generous NHS annual leave entitlements commencing at 27 days per year rising to 33 days per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays. Modern IT equipment and an in-house IT help facility. Colleague wellbeing support through a Staff Support Service and a wealth of wellbeing guidance and offers. Colleague engagement forums and events. Financial wellbeing guidance and benefits (including NHS staff offers, health service discounts, cycle scheme, car lease scheme, money helper service). Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Educated to degree level in relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in the specialist area. Good knowledge and understanding of the FoI Act and of data protection legislation, and track record/experience of applying these for the purposes of processing FoI and SAR requests and responses. Demonstrable appreciation and respect for the confidentiality of personal identifiable data. Experience of policy development and implementation, and good understanding/appreciation of the importance of compliance. Good understanding of administrative procedures, project management and information analysis. Has previously worked in a similar policy, compliance, or information governance position within the public sector. Demonstrable experience of technology-assisted meticulous document checking and editing skills, with scrupulous attention to detail. Communication Skills
Good communication on complex/technical information, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. Ability to pull together data and information into comprehensive draft reports. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills. Appreciation and respect for the highly sensitive nature of information and data that is handled on a regular basis. Analytical & Planning Skills
Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to re-prioritise. Can discern when issues require escalation, and acts on this in a timely manner. Competent planner, organises and coordinates work per standard operating procedure and statutory timeframes. Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet statutory/regulatory targets. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB Address #J-18808-Ljbffr
The NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) is part of the BSW Together Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICB oversees how money is spent and makes sure that health services work well and are of high quality. It brings together hospitals, primary care, local councils, hospices, voluntary community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and Healthwatch partners in our local places: Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. As Compliance Officer, you will assist us with the maintenance and continuous development of the ICB's policy framework, and with the continuous development, implementation and monitoring of controls and compliance. The role's focus is on information governance. You will support the continuous development, maintenance and implementation of our information governance policies; support our annual completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT); support the organisation's responses to FoI requests and subject access requests (SAR); and support the management of and response to information governance incidents. Main duties of the job
The role supports the ICB's and colleagues' compliance with internal policies and processes, with data protection legislation, and with the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act. The role plays an important role in the organisation's annual completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). The role assists with the maintenance and continuous development of the ICB's policy framework, and supports/assists with the continuous development, implementation and monitoring of controls and compliance. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. About us
Working together to empower people to lead their best life is the one, unified vision for our organisation and all our partners working together across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. If you are offered employment with us, you will have the opportunity to join a friendly, quality-focused and dynamic team that is supportive and cares about your working experience and your wellbeing. BSW ICB have adopted agile working so this means the successful applicant will predominately be working from home but may be requested to work in any one of the ICB's office bases across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire. You will also have a contractual base within the BSW ICB office where your team is based. Benefits BSW ICB offer include: Generous NHS annual leave entitlements commencing at 27 days per year rising to 33 days per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays. Modern IT equipment and an in-house IT help facility. Colleague wellbeing support through a Staff Support Service and a wealth of wellbeing guidance and offers. Colleague engagement forums and events. Financial wellbeing guidance and benefits (including NHS staff offers, health service discounts, cycle scheme, car lease scheme, money helper service). Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Educated to degree level in relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in the specialist area. Good knowledge and understanding of the FoI Act and of data protection legislation, and track record/experience of applying these for the purposes of processing FoI and SAR requests and responses. Demonstrable appreciation and respect for the confidentiality of personal identifiable data. Experience of policy development and implementation, and good understanding/appreciation of the importance of compliance. Good understanding of administrative procedures, project management and information analysis. Has previously worked in a similar policy, compliance, or information governance position within the public sector. Demonstrable experience of technology-assisted meticulous document checking and editing skills, with scrupulous attention to detail. Communication Skills
Good communication on complex/technical information, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. Ability to pull together data and information into comprehensive draft reports. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills. Appreciation and respect for the highly sensitive nature of information and data that is handled on a regular basis. Analytical & Planning Skills
Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to re-prioritise. Can discern when issues require escalation, and acts on this in a timely manner. Competent planner, organises and coordinates work per standard operating procedure and statutory timeframes. Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet statutory/regulatory targets. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB Address #J-18808-Ljbffr
