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Corporate Records Manager
The Balfour - Information Governance
Band 7 £42,186 - £49,160 including Distant Islands Allowance per annum
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Relocation Assistance may be available*
The Head of Information Governance is looking to recruit an experienced Corporate Records Manager whose main role will be to manage NHS Orkney’s Corporate Records in accordance with the legislative framework and current best practice, specifically the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011 and UK GDPR.
In this role you will:
- Develop, maintain and implement corporate records management policies, procedures and guidance and will provide advice on records keeping issues as required.
- Be the initial point of contact for records management issues for the Keeper of National Records for Scotland.
- Work with departments across NHS Orkney to support them to manage their corporate records in line with the requirements of the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011 and UK GDPR.
We are seeking talented and Enthusiastic candidates who can:
- Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and engagement skills, with a track record of successful organisational change leading to service improvement.
- Exhibit project management skills and evidence of having improved organisational performance through successful development and implementation of change are essential for any applicants who may be interested in applying.
- Communicate and interact with a wide range of stakeholders, clinical and non-clinical.
- Show an extensive range of experience in administration roles or is educated to a degree level qualification.
NHS Orkney is the smallest territorial healthcare board with a vision to “Be the best remote and rural care provider in the UK” and a career with us means becoming a vital contributor in protecting the health and lives of Orkney’s residents.
Orkney is an archipelago of over 70 beautiful islands, 17 of which are inhabited, lying off the northern coast of Scotland, between John O’Groats and the Shetland Isles. Orkney is a wonderful place to live and work and offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, good leisure facilities, unique wildlife, and amazing scenery, whilst the excellent ferry and air connections make travel to the Scottish mainland, Shetland, and even Norway quite easy. The isles been settled since the Neolithic period providing a rich archaeological history to be explored as well as many outdoor pursuits, including diving in Scapa Flow, kayaking, walking, cycling, bird watching, and many more. Orcadian culture is rich, with music and arts and crafts well represented, and the St Magnus Music Festival in June is internationally renowned.
To find out more about living and working in Orkney go to: www.orkney.com or www.visitorkney.com. Further information on NHS Orkney can be found at www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk.
If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Gordy Robinson - Head of Information Governance/Data Protection Officer directly on 01856 888253/07539 101415 or by email at Gordon.robinson@nhs.scot; or Iain Gray - Information Governance Manager at Iain.Gray2@nhs.scot
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.
*An excellent relocation package of up to £8,000 is available depending on eligibility. Distant Islands Allowance, currently £1,314 pro rata per annum, is also included into the NHS Orkney Salary.
A Recruitment Pack containing a Job Description and Person Specification is available to download below.