Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and resourceful Assistant Data Protection Officer in our Data Protection team. The Data Protection Office Shared Services Department is an advisory service, consisting of a team of skilled and experienced individuals who are solely focused on delivering legal advice in relation to data protection legislation to its respective organisations, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board.
The team consists of four specific sub-teams that are specialising in the following areas:
Primary Care - targeted towards delivering data protection advice to 370 + General Practices (GP's)
Systems - targeted towards delivering data protection advice to ICHT and NWL ICB
Research / Secondary Use - targeted towards delivering data protection advice to ICHT and NWL ICB
Privacy - targeted towards delivering data protection advice to ICHT and NWL ICB.
Main duties of the job
Sitting within the "Privacy" Sub-Team and reporting directly to the Privacy Officer in the DPO Shared Services Team, the Assistant Data Protection Officer will be responsible for managing all "Privacy" related matters and providing a data protection advisory service to the respective organisations.
The role encompasses the following non-exhaustive duties:
- Management of incidents, for example: potential data breaches including alleged abuse of authorised/unauthorised access, tampering/altering of personal data, and loss of availability of personal data.
- Management of requests from data subjects exercising their rights as listed under Article 15-22 of the EU GDPR.
- Management of spot checks to ensure continual data protection best practice within the organisations.
- Management of process reviews to conduct root cause analysis that can support lessons learnt.
- Supporting the delivery of the Data Security & Protection Toolkit, Training Needs Analysis and supporting auditing across organisations.
- Liaising with key stakeholders: the Trust's Caldicott Guardian, the Information Commissioner Office and the key DSAR Hubs.
- Management of cases via our internal case management systems: Microsoft Planner, Data Protection Console, "OneTrust", and internal shared drives.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- English Law Degree
- Demonstrable evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Masters in any area of Law
- Legal Practitioners Course (LPC)
- Bar Practice Course (BPC)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Prior experience in a legal setting
- Good understanding of the EU / UK General Data Protection Regulation
- Good understanding Data Protection Legislation
- Good understanding of Data Subject Rights
Desirable
- Experience of working in the healthcare setting
- Experience of data protection law applied to a healthcare setting
- Experience in dealing with NHS operational and strategic issues
- Experience in delivering a Data Security & Protection Toolkit
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Problem Solving
- Excellent Written Skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrable abilities to uphold Trust Values
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- English Law Degree
- Demonstrable evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Masters in any area of Law
- Legal Practitioners Course (LPC)
- Bar Practice Course (BPC)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Prior experience in a legal setting
- Good understanding of the EU / UK General Data Protection Regulation
- Good understanding Data Protection Legislation
- Good understanding of Data Subject Rights
Desirable
- Experience of working in the healthcare setting
- Experience of data protection law applied to a healthcare setting
- Experience in dealing with NHS operational and strategic issues
- Experience in delivering a Data Security & Protection Toolkit
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Problem Solving
- Excellent Written Skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrable abilities to uphold Trust Values
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
