Job summary
Band:NHS Agenda for Change Band 8a£53,755 -£60,504 per annum
Hours:Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type:Permanent
Location:Across sites, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (frequency of visits to each site, to be agreed locally)
The Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer plays a crucial role within the Single Corporate Service, offering strategic leadership and direction to the Information Governance team. This team operates across both the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of the evolving partnership between the two Trusts, as they continue to enhance their collaborative working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Advisory Role: Utilise expertise to advise the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and Caldicott Guardian, ensuring they effectively fulfil their responsibilities in managing information governance and data protection.
- Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to ensure that the Trusts are compliant with all relevant regulations and national guidance concerning information governance. This includes developing and overseeing the implementation of strategies and policies that promote best practices.
- Strategy Development: Lead the development and ongoing monitoring of the Trusts' Information Governance Strategy and associated policies, ensuring they are aligned with the latest standards and regulations.
- Primary Contact Point: Serve as the primary point of contact for data subjects, addressing their concerns and queries, and liaising with the Information Commissioner's Office as needed to ensure transparent and effective communication.
- Leadership and Management: Offer overall leadership and management for the Information Governance function, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within the team.
About us
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.
Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
For further information, please read the attached document outlining the vision for our single corporate services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior leader with a proven track record in information governance and data protection. The role requires an individual with the ability to guide and support teams through periods of change, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills. The candidate should possess:
- A deep understanding of information governance frameworks and data protection regulations.
- Strong strategic planning and policy development skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to evolving regulatory environments.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to make a significant impact on the information governance landscape within two prominent NHS Trusts.
For further information, please contact Lucie Johnson,Interim Associate Director of Corporate GovernanceIsle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustTel: 07554223567 also available viaEmail:lucie.johnson4@nhs.net
Full Job Description
Single Corporate Service Summary Document
Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Portsmouth University Hospital NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior leader with a proven track record in information governance and data protection. The role requires an individual with the ability to guide and support teams through periods of change, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills. The candidate should possess:
- A deep understanding of information governance frameworks and data protection regulations.
- Strong strategic planning and policy development skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to evolving regulatory environments.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to make a significant impact on the information governance landscape within two prominent NHS Trusts.
For further information, please contact Lucie Johnson,Interim Associate Director of Corporate GovernanceIsle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustTel: 07554223567 also available viaEmail:lucie.johnson4@nhs.net
Full Job Description
Single Corporate Service Summary Document
Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Portsmouth University Hospital NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of first degree
- Qualification in Data Protection Legislation or equivalent
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Law qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an Information Governance role (minimum 5 years)
- Experience of management of DPIA's; Asset management; FOI's; and SAR's
- Project Management experience
- Experience of managing staff
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Effective analytical and interpretation skills
- Business planning skills
- Good keyboard skills
- Ability to organise workload, manage and achieve priorities and effectively manage competing priorities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of the Information Governance and Management requirements and application into practice
- Policy development
- Advanced IT skills and ability to use applications available (e.g. Word, Excel, Teams)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of first degree
- Qualification in Data Protection Legislation or equivalent
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Law qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an Information Governance role (minimum 5 years)
- Experience of management of DPIA's; Asset management; FOI's; and SAR's
- Project Management experience
- Experience of managing staff
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Effective analytical and interpretation skills
- Business planning skills
- Good keyboard skills
- Ability to organise workload, manage and achieve priorities and effectively manage competing priorities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of the Information Governance and Management requirements and application into practice
- Policy development
- Advanced IT skills and ability to use applications available (e.g. Word, Excel, Teams)
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).
