EPR Information Governance Lead

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking an EPR Information Governance Lead to oversee information governance activities for the new Electronic Patient Record system. The role involves developing Data Privacy Impact Assessments and managing data risks to ensure compliance with statutory obligations. The Trust offers flexible working arrangements, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and strong experience in information governance and data protection.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Career development pathways

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in information governance and data protection regulations.
• Understanding of data risks associated with electronic record systems.
• Ability to develop and modify program collateral related to IG.

Responsibilities

• Lead information governance activities for implementation of EPR system.
• Develop Data Privacy Impact Assessment documents and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with data protection statutory obligations.

Skills

Information governance

Data Protection

Data Privacy Impact Assessment

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major digital initiative designed to transform the delivery of care at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM). The Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme stands as one of the most ambitious change projects in the Trust's history. Its aim is to streamline staff workflows, enhance safety, and ultimately achieve improved outcomes for service users.

Career Progression pathways and development opportunities: We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in conjunction with the BCS membership.

The EPR Information Governance Lead is central to the successful implementation and integration of a new Electronic Patient Record system. This pivotal role is responsible for leading on all information governance activity associated with the design, testing, implementation and adoption of the new EPR, working alongside the Trust Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and other colleagues to ensure that SLaM's EPR Programme takes appropriate actions to enable the Trusts to continue to meet their statutory obligations with regards Information Governance and Data Protection.

As the programme's IG subject matter expert, the post‑holder will interpret National policy and guidance and will lead on the development and/or modification of IG related programme collateral including Data Privacy Impact Assessment documents, Data Sharing/Data Processing agreements and Data Security & Protection Toolkits (DSPTs). The post‑holder will lead on the mitigation and oversee the management of data risks associated with the implementation of the EPR across the Trust.

This role is in the Digital PMO which sits under the Digital Services Directorate. The Directorate utilises technology and digital solutions to empower our staff to work effectively and to improve the care our service users receive.

Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high‑street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range restaurants.

St Pauls

St Pauls is located within the Bromley area and is less than 10 minutes from the train stations (Bromley South, Bromley North and Shortlands). It is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Bromley Park and the vibrant high‑street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range restaurants.

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Bethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads and has offers free parking. The site is within walking distance of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations.

As one of the few Trusts in London, we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 8am to 6pm, giving you the very best of good work life balance.