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Information Governance Advisor
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland (NHSS) providing support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports NHSS to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The post:
We now have an exciting opportunity for someone to assist in information governance compliance in Digital and Security whilst being part of the corporate Information Governance team. As an integral part of the Information Security and Governance team, the Information Governance Advisor will assist in managing data protection compliance, records management compliance, the Information Asset Register as well as the Freedom of Information. They will also provide subject matter expertise advice and direction as required.
You should be educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of continuing professional development.
Location and working pattern:
37.5 hours per week
Location – Edinburgh, Gyle Square or Glasgow, Meridian Court
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits
Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Brian Paterson at brian.paterson3@nhs.scot.
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Closing date for completed applications is midnight on Tuesday 14th February.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
We welcome applications from all candidates, however in line with Scottish Government requirement we will be giving priority consideration to NHS National Services Scotland Test and Protect core staff who meet the essential criteria for the role.
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Please note if you have previously applied for this post, you will not be eligible to submit another application.