Data Security & Protection Lead
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Data Security and Protection Lead (Information Governance)
We are looking an enthusiastic, self motivated, performance driven individual, with a strong background in Information Governance and Data Protection, preferably in the health and social care sector. This is a full time, on site post, with the potential for some flexible working.
The purpose of this key role is to provide Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) with leadership and guidance, to ensure that the Trust complies with the requirements included in the National Programme of Information Governance. This includes the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Caldicott Guidelines and Corporate Record Management.
This role will be a prime source of expert advice and policy management, to create and maintain high level awareness and understanding of the importance of Data Protection, supporting the Trust to meet its statutory and legal obligations.
The Trust Board and senior management team is committed to ensuring high standards of Data Protection which is a key component of the Trust's ability to deliver excellence in all aspects of patient care.
Before applying please contact Emma Davies, Trust DPO: emma.davies14@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide advice, guidance and reporting of Data Protection KPIs to the Trust Data Protection Officer (DPO), contributing to the overall assurance to the Trust Board, its Executives, staff and patients
Develop internal policy and guidance to support safe data sharing
Oversee the Data Access and Disclosure Team
Review Data Sharing Agreements, project plans, DPIAs, publication scheme, and first level reviews
To act as the Trust's Liaison Officer between TSDFT and Devon & Cornwall Constabulary regarding requests for patient information
Promote Data Protection and GDPR awareness, in addition to corporate record management advice.
To ensure the Trust is compliant of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations Act, and the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1998. Providing advice and guidance.
Deal with any complaints or appeals from DP/FOI applicants
Point of contact or ICO for breaches of confidentiality
To ensure the administration of the placing of alerts in relation to Advanced Directives, LPoA No Blood Products
Attend regular meetings eg TSDFT Information Governance Steering Group, Health & Social Care Records Committee and sub groups, Learning from Complaints Meetings, Clinical Governance Meetings.
To manage the Data Protection/FOI budget
Manage staff performance, annual leave, development reviews, permanent and bank staffing in line with policies.
About us
Improving services to provide better patient and service user care, and improving the working environment for trust staff.
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Date posted
23 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-4385964-SM-D
Job locations
Belmont Court
Torbay Hospital
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Belmont Court
Torbay Hospital
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
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