Freedom of Information (FOI) ManagerNHS

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.

Job description

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.

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.