Job summary
The Clinical Directorate within Digital Health & Care Wales (DHCW) are looking to appoint an Information Governance Assurance Manager (WASPI) to work within the team.The organisation leads on large-scale developments that make a significant difference to the people of Wales with this post responsible for the creation and delivery of the Wales Accord on the Sharing of Personal Information (WASPI) Code of Conduct.
You will be working as part of a dynamic and friendly team to raise the profile of data protection and information governance.All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As the Information Governance Assurance Manager, you will have responsibility for implementing the governance and accountability framework associated with the implementation of the Information Commissioner's Office Code of Conduct for the Wales Accord on the Sharing of Personal Information (WASPI) service. This will involve liaison with a range of stakeholders, including Welsh Government, Health Boards in Wales, Local Government, smaller public bodies, inspectorate bodies, and third sector partners. You will be responsible for supporting the WASPI Code of Conduct Monitoring Body arrangements, capable of preparing board level reports to the Information Commissioner's Office as part of statutory responsibilities of delivery of a Code, Welsh Government and the DHCW Executive Board.The role will provide, maintain and develop external facing services, tools and standards aimed at:
(i) Supporting NHS Wales organisations and stakeholders to comply with legal obligations.
(ii) Underpinning the delivery of the aims and objectives of DHCW's Integrated Medium Term Plan.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, team player and flexible in order to support the diverse workload of the team. Furthermore, they will be required to work with a wide range of governance, project and technical colleagues within DHCW, and have good organisational awareness.
Candidates need a high-level understanding of data protection and experience of operating at a senior level.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, team player and flexible in order to support the diverse workload of the team. Furthermore, they will be required to work with a wide range of governance, project and technical colleagues within DHCW, and have good organisational awareness.
Candidates need a high-level understanding of data protection and experience of operating at a senior level.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant Degree or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of further relevant higher degree level development/post graduate qualification - education and/or training or equivalent experience.
- BCS Certificate in Data Protection or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Relevant Master's Degree or equivalent experience
- Registered with a relevant informatics professional body.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of producing high quality information for an internal and external audience.
- Experience of working on projects that support better IG practice and highlight successes.
- Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries in a complex organisation.
- Experience of developing and updating information resources.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across multi-functional teams and organisational boundaries.
- Excellent organisations skills.
- Able to manage complex workloads, multitask in complex and sensitive environments.
- Competent in the use of desktop applications to support role.
- Demonstrate a high degree of motivation.
- Enthusiastic and persuasive.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant Degree or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of further relevant higher degree level development/post graduate qualification - education and/or training or equivalent experience.
- BCS Certificate in Data Protection or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Relevant Master's Degree or equivalent experience
- Registered with a relevant informatics professional body.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of producing high quality information for an internal and external audience.
- Experience of working on projects that support better IG practice and highlight successes.
- Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries in a complex organisation.
- Experience of developing and updating information resources.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across multi-functional teams and organisational boundaries.
- Excellent organisations skills.
- Able to manage complex workloads, multitask in complex and sensitive environments.
- Competent in the use of desktop applications to support role.
- Demonstrate a high degree of motivation.
- Enthusiastic and persuasive.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.
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).
