Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity within the Clinical Directorate, Information Governance team for an Information Governance Data Protection Support Service Officer.



The role will require some knowledge of Information Governance, Data Protection and Confidentiality, in order to provide professional advice and guidance to our subscribed General Medical Practices (GMP's).



Ideally you will have a recognised qualification or experience in Information Governance, although candidates who have a broad understanding will be considered.



You will be working as part of a dynamic and friendly team to raise the profile of data protection and information governance by supporting primary care contractors across Wales.



This role will have a base of any of our DHCW Offices.



As a key contact point for service enquiries, the ideal candidates must be dynamic and have a flexible approach to working, along with excellent communication and organisational skills, in order to provide a first-class service.



Day to day you will be responsible for supporting primary care contractors with their general enquires, providing training, auditing processes and developing support materials.



Experience in the NHS Information Governance and/or working in a Primary Care setting are desirable but not essential.



Due to geography and spread of our service you will be required to have a flexible approach to work and be able to travel on occasion to various sites across Wales as required; this may require overnight stays.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is an expert national body and part of NHS Wales. We work in partnership with NHS Wales colleagues and other key stakeholders to provide national digital and data services which support the delivery of health and social care in Wales. Modern health and care services depend on good digital tools, data and information. DHCW runs or works with more than 100 services and delivers major national digital transformation programmes to support this. In addition, DHCW provides expert advice in relation to cyber security and information governance. We give frontline staff the digital tools which help them provide safer and more efficient care. We are also giving patients and the public digital tools to better manage their own health and wellbeing, empowering people to live healthier lives. We put people at the heart of what we do, working to the highest standards to deliver quality and make digital a force for good in health and care.



Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.



Supporting the Delivery of the DPO Service across NHS Wales.



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