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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a full time permanent post and the hours are worked 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
This is an exciting opportunity to manage the Freedom of Information function at NHSGGC Board HQ and will appeal to FOI practitioners seeking to progress their career in one of Scotland’s largest public sector authorities.
As the Freedom of Information Manager, the post holder will be part of the Senior Management Team within Corporate Services. They will be responsible for managing a team of dedicated officers with a sizeable and very diverse caseload of information requests across Acute, Corporate and Partnership settings. As a result, they will work very closely with senior colleagues throughout the Board to ensure that these are responded to within statutory timescales. The post holder will all also act as the primary contact between NHSGCC and the Scottish Information Commissioner.
Expert knowledge of FOI legislation and team management experience are essential, as are excellent communication and organisational skills. Being able to work under pressure is critical in the delivery of this role, as is the ability to develop and maintain effective, positive relationships with a range of senior officers throughout NHSGGC.
For further information please contact: Iain Paterson, Corporate Services Manager - Compliance, Tel No: 07858392748
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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