Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for managing compliance with the Information Governance and Data Protection agenda across the North London Mental Health Partnership and will take the lead in the development and management of compliance with the Information Governance Framework. The post holder will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and auditing Information Governance compliance incorporating Data Protection, Confidentiality and, where appropriate, Information and Cyber Security. The post-holder is responsible for the effective management and coordination of medical records and information requests and will provide leadership in the appropriate management of Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information request to meet legislative timeframes.
Vacancy sites: St Ann's Hospital / St Pancras Hospital
Main duties of the job
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties of this role.
About us
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars:
- We are kind
- We are respectful
- We work together
- We keep things simple
- We empower
- We are proudly diverse
In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's level degree or equivalent proven experience in Information Governance
- Industry recognised and accredited training/qualification in Information Security Management and/or Data Protection
Desirable
- First degree or equivalent qualification in an IT/IG related subject
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge and practical application of current Data Protection legislation and NHS Caldicott Principles
- Practical experience in the application of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Access to Health Records Act and associated codes of practice.
- Experience of records management and archiving, preferably within the NHS
- Expert knowledge, understanding and application of the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit
- Proven experience of line managing staff
Desirable
- Management experience in the NHS or equivalent environment
- Practical experience of implementing the Information Governance agenda within an NHS setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Information requirements, including Monitor Compliance Framework.
- Expertise in completion of Data Security and Protection Toolkit
- Knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Experience of drafting information sharing agreements
- Experience of drafting and completing data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work with and influence senior colleagues including negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, to manage timeframes with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to think creatively and identify solutions to overcome problems.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's level degree or equivalent proven experience in Information Governance
- Industry recognised and accredited training/qualification in Information Security Management and/or Data Protection
Desirable
- First degree or equivalent qualification in an IT/IG related subject
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge and practical application of current Data Protection legislation and NHS Caldicott Principles
- Practical experience in the application of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Access to Health Records Act and associated codes of practice.
- Experience of records management and archiving, preferably within the NHS
- Expert knowledge, understanding and application of the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit
- Proven experience of line managing staff
Desirable
- Management experience in the NHS or equivalent environment
- Practical experience of implementing the Information Governance agenda within an NHS setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Information requirements, including Monitor Compliance Framework.
- Expertise in completion of Data Security and Protection Toolkit
- Knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Experience of drafting information sharing agreements
- Experience of drafting and completing data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work with and influence senior colleagues including negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, to manage timeframes with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to think creatively and identify solutions to overcome problems.
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).
