Information Governance Manager/Data Protection Officer
The post-holder will provide leadership and support in Information Governance, taking operational responsibility for ensuring the Trust meets its statutory and regulatory obligations in relation to Information Governance, including confidentiality, information security, Freedom of Information, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Governance/Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO).
The role will support Information Governance requirements for the Trust, advising staff on best practice in information governance, data privacy, data protection, and records management issues.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK ()
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist advice and guidance on information governance and records management issues.
- Provide advice and support to the organisation on all areas of information governance and IG risk management.
- Support and lead investigations of information governance related breaches and serious incidents.
- Develop and deliver Information Governance training for all levels of staff across the Trust.
- Collate supporting evidence and documentation for the annual submission of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
- Author or review data sharing and processing agreements.
- Ensure knowledge and understanding of data protection law and practices, and a detailed understanding of how NHS England processes personal data.
- Act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) ensuring the organisation complies with data protection laws and best practices.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Person Specification Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate an equivalent employment experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development in specialist field, at Postgraduate diploma level or equivalent
- Knowledge of risk management methodology
- Information Governance experience within a multidisciplinary organisation
Knowledge & Skills
- A highly developed specialist knowledge of current and emerging information governance statutory and regulatory sector specific guidance and best practices, and how it applies to information within the NHS. This includes data protection, records management, confidentiality and Freedom of Information requirements
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex facts and situations and develop a range of options, using initiative to make recommendations to Trust managers and executives with the aim of improving delivery and compliance
- Make decisions about difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of options
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Trust policy on Freedom of Information
Experience
- Significant experience in an Information Governance / Information Management related role
- Experience of delivery of demanding and time restricted projects
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£39,959 to £48,117 a year (subject to job matching)