Freedom of Information (FOI) Manager

Job summary

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Manager role will support the Information Governance Team to ensure that there is an effective FOI function in place, which meets the MSEFT statutory requirements and complies with the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Main duties of the job

The main aspects of the role will be:

To implement and manage Freedom of Information activities and ensure effective communication of FOI Practices.

To ensure that all Freedom of Information requests are handled appropriately and that correct and accurate information is released, within the allocated timeframes.

To assist and support with effective operation of the Freedom of Information function across the Trust and to ensure that statutory obligations are met.

To actively participate in service development and improvement.

To be responsible for the compliance of relevant elements of the Information Governance Toolkit, surrounding legal requests for information.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Relevant FOI training / Certificates

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of handling FOI requests.
• Excellent knowledge and practical implementation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
• Good understanding of Information Governance.
• Experience of working within the NHS or similar large multi- disciplinary organisation.
• Experience of data analysis and report writing.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a broad range of stakeholders.

Personal skills

Essential

• Proven ability to work and multi-task under pressure, respond quickly to changing situations in complex project environments, prepare responses/narrative quickly and clearly and use personal initiative.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously.
• Analytical and negotiating skills.