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.
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.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information about the role.
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Manipulating information skills.
- Collaborative and team approach to work.
- Self -motivated and proactive approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
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.