Head of Information Governance and Deputy DPO

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting position is available as the Head of Information Governance and Deputy Data Protection Officer within a renowned NHS Trust. The successful candidate will lead the governance team, ensure compliance with NHS regulations, and manage the organization’s data protection initiatives, driving forward best practices and supporting diverse teams throughout the Trust.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NHS governance processes is essential.
• Commitment to self-development and a profound understanding of data protection legislation required.
• Experience in NHS acute healthcare environments at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information Governance team to ensure compliance with NHS regulations.
• Manage the Trust's IG agenda including auditing and data protection assessments.
• Promote best practices for data governance across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Relevant post graduate qualification

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Details Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-ICT-7272839

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Degree or equivalent
• Commitment to self-development with the ability to demonstrate in depth knowledge of Data protection Act 2018 and Information Governance within the Healthcare provision in the UK
• Relevant post graduate qualification or equivalent experience

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Relevant experience at a senior level in a relevant NHS acute healthcare environment
• Experience of taking charge of a department and of leading and managing a team
• Experience of leading change that affects a significant part of the Trust
• Knowledge of NHS Information Governance requirements
• Knowledge and experience of using Data Quality tools especially those related to IG
• Knowledge of developing DPIA's and of managing Information Asset registers and Records of Processing Activities
• Experience of working pro-actively and cooperatively with all staff, including at times of high levels of pressure.
• Managing a multifaceted workload within a very busy environment, ability to meet deadlines and escalate issues early on
• Knowledge of IG for research projects

Desirable

• Experience of developing and reviewing agreements with third parties and partners, such as Data Controller-Processor and Information Sharing Agreements
• Data protection experience in Healthcare or the NHS
• Experience with ISO 27001 and/or 27701

Skills/Abilities Essential

• Excellent managerial and organisation skills
• Demonstrable interpersonal, Leadership negotiation and influencing skills
• Advanced communication and listening skills including the ability to communicate complex and technical information to all levels of staff within the Trust
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Able to contribute to the development of and implementation of the Trust's strategic vision for information
• Effective team leader able to delegate effectively, motivate and develop a team and maintain constructive working relationships
• Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods, manage frequent interruptions and work under pressure

Desirable

• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
• Project management skills

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Degree or equivalent
• Commitment to self-development with the ability to demonstrate in depth knowledge of Data protection Act 2018 and Information Governance within the Healthcare provision in the UK
• Relevant post graduate qualification or equivalent experience

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Relevant experience at a senior level in a relevant NHS acute healthcare environment
• Experience of taking charge of a department and of leading and managing a team
• Experience of leading change that affects a significant part of the Trust
• Knowledge of NHS Information Governance requirements
• Knowledge and experience of using Data Quality tools especially those related to IG
• Knowledge of developing DPIA's and of managing Information Asset registers and Records of Processing Activities
• Experience of working pro-actively and cooperatively with all staff, including at times of high levels of pressure.
• Managing a multifaceted workload within a very busy environment, ability to meet deadlines and escalate issues early on
• Knowledge of IG for research projects

Desirable

• Experience of developing and reviewing agreements with third parties and partners, such as Data Controller-Processor and Information Sharing Agreements
• Data protection experience in Healthcare or the NHS
• Experience with ISO 27001 and/or 27701

Skills/Abilities Essential

• Excellent managerial and organisation skills
• Demonstrable interpersonal, Leadership negotiation and influencing skills
• Advanced communication and listening skills including the ability to communicate complex and technical information to all levels of staff within the Trust
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Able to contribute to the development of and implementation of the Trust's strategic vision for information
• Effective team leader able to delegate effectively, motivate and develop a team and maintain constructive working relationships
• Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
• Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods, manage frequent interruptions and work under pressure

Desirable

• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
• Project management skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)