Head of Information Governance and Deputy DPO

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a Head of Information Governance and Deputy Data Protection Officer. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with data protection laws and governance standards within the organisation, leading a specialized team and providing expert guidance to staff across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of NHS governance processes is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience in information governance roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information Governance team ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage advisory services, auditing, and data protection assessments.
• Promote good practice in line with data protection legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of NHS Governance

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Head of Information Governance and Deputy Data Protection Officer to join our team.

The Head of Information Governance and Deputy Data Protection officer is responsible for the Information Governance provision within the organisation. You will lead the Information Governance team to ensure the organisation has a single, managed, and co-ordinated approach to the implementation of Information Governance initiatives and are compliant with law, NHS regulations and best practice on information governance (current and as revised from time to time).

You will have strong knowledge and understanding of NHS Governance processes. You will be an effective leader, able to bring excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills to the role and quickly establish your credibility both with internal and external stakeholders.

The post holder will be the Trust Subject Matter Expert in relation to Information Governance and all associated matters, engaging across the organisation where required. The post holder will work with organisational leads to ensure the continued development of information governance as an integral part of the Trust business.

The role will deputise for the Trust’s Data Protection officer and promote a culture of good practice in line with data protection legislation, such as the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation, and NHS rules and regulations.

The Head Of Information Governance And Deputy DPO Will Manage The Trust’s Main IG Agenda, In The Following IG Areas

• Advisory services
• Auditing
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Data Security and Protection (DSP) Toolkit
• Incident and risk management
• Information Assets and Information Transfers
• Policies, standards, procedures, and guides
• Staff Subject Access Requests
• Reviewing research projects and activities
• Providing support to key projects,
• Training.
  
  

The Head of IG - Deputy DPO will promote a culture of good practice in line with data protection legislation, such as the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation, and NHS rules and regulations.

The Head of IG - Deputy DPO will work closely to support all Trust staff, specifically the Data Protection Officer, Senior Information Risk Owner, Caldicott Guardian, Information Asset Owners and Administrators, and the IT Leadership.

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mark Coker Job title: Chief Digital Information Officer Email address: [e-mail]