Job overview

UCLH is seeking a full time Information Governance Coordinator to join the Information Governance Team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract basis.

The post holder will provide support functions within the Information Governance Team contributing towards meeting information governance, data protection and privacy standards including the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and reducing information risks.

The post holder will coordinate the annual completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, deliver training, and provide effective Information Governance communications to staff at all levels across the Trust.

The post holder will act as a point of contact for initial Information Governance queries using professional judgement to provide advice and guidance or to escalate as appropriate.

The postholder will report to the Information Governance Manager and will work with various members of staff across the organisation, agencies, patients, and the general public.

The postholder will deputise for the Information Governance Manager as required.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work as part of the Information Governance team under the supervision of the Information Governance Manager, and is responsible for:

•    Assisting in the delivery of objectives within the Information Governance agenda.
•    Assisting the Information Governance Manager in contributing to managing the Trust’s annual Information Governance strategic framework and regulatory requirements, e.g., data protection and security toolkit. 
•    Delivery within the Information Governance Trust-wide programme of training and communications.
•    Ensuring the Records and Information Governance Group is administered appropriately.
•    Providing effective and timely advice on complex issues to trust staff at all levels on all aspects of Information Governance through the management of formal communication channels and escalating highly complex issues where necessary.
•    The following areas highlight the key result areas for this role:

o    Information Governance
o    Service Delivery
o    Research, Education and Personal Development
o    Communication    

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. 

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: 

·       University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) 

·       National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery 

·       Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals 

·       University College Hospital Grafton Way Building 

·       Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine 

·       University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre 

·       The Hospital for Tropical Diseases 

·       University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street 

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.