Deputy Head of Information Governance / Data Protection Officer
confidential Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Nottingham |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Band 8b
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week
Job overview
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has an ambitious Digital Programme underpinned by the need to make the very best use of available technology to support our organisation. We wish to appoint a Deputy to the DPO/Head of IG, which is a key role in supporting the development and management of the IG strategy and a wider modernisation of the new world of Data Protection and Cyber Security culture; in turn, leading to building patient and public trust in our management of people’s personal and sensitive healthcare data they have entrusted with us to keep safe.
We’re seeking people who are passionate about protecting people’s data and building the right culture.
You will be an experienced and effective operational manager, able to bring excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills to the role.
Main duties of the job
You will take on the usual managerial duties that come with this level of post and directly be responsible for the Information Governance, Data Protection Administration and Digital Health Records Library teams, and the Compliance, Audit and Risk function to ensure the Trust has a well-managed and coordinated approach to the implementation of Information Governance and Records Management initiatives. Responsible for ensuring the Trust is compliant with legal and NHS Information Governance requirements and best practice. You will have an expert knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and encompassing UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Alongside NHS governance frameworks, such as the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DS&PT) and including records management.
You will also be the Trust’s Deputy Data Protection Officer, assisting in the monitoring of internal compliance, and advising on the Trust’s data protection obligations, providing advice on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and acting as a contact point for data subjects and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). A flexible and creative attitude is essential to aid in building the right culture to ensure protecting peoples private and sensitive information is considered whilst enabling the business to deliver its services effectively.
Working for our organisation
The various functions are situated within Digital Services, which are based across multiple sites. Digital Services has a portfolio of projects supporting digital transformation across NUH and into the wider Health community, and our Deputy DPO/Deputy Head of Information Governance will play a key role in our contribution to the Digital Collaborative working with colleagues across our Integrated Care System (ICS).
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UK’s largest acute teaching hospitals employing over 17,000 staff and delivering an exceptional range of patient care, teaching, research, and regional tertiary services. The Trust operates across multiple sites and delivers a range of care within the local and regional community. This post is full-time equivalent and requires a hybrid approach to home and on site working.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
High level tasks
To support the DPO in demonstrating how the Trust meets the data protection accountability principle
To monitor compliance with our data protection obligations via performance reports and internal audits
To ensure that the Trust contributes its IG expertise to community-wide shared records
To ensure the Trust provides appropriate evidence to meet the requirements of the annual DS&PT
To ensure that resources are used effectively and with regard to changing priorities.
An understanding or experience of Information Security (Cyber Security) would be advantageous to support the wider Trusts ability to develop and implement Cyber Security Frameworks and build a defence in depth against potential threats and vulnerabilities. This is not essential and opportunities to develop in this field may be available if this is something the post holder is interested in.
Does this sound like something you could get your teeth into and make a difference? Then we want to hear from you, please reach out to us on the contact details outlined on this page and tell us what you think you could bring to this role before you hopefully decide to apply for this exciting and rewarding role.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to at least master degree level or equivalent experience
- Completed Data Protection Officer practitioner, or equivalent, training
- Evidence of and continuing professional development
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position or in a senior information governance role within the NHS
- Comprehensive knowledge of information governance, data protection legislation and best practice
- Strong track record of successful delivery of performance standards in a challenging environment
- Experience of working collaboratively with a range of professional groups to achieve improved outcomes
- Able to develop strategies to meet objectives and workload demand
- Extensive experience of managing and developing a team, including delegation and overseeing duties
- Experience of dealing with complex requests for information
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Advanced keyboard skills, with a good working knowledge of MS Office products, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Able to work across the local health community and travel often at short notice
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Intellect and interpersonal skills to command the respect of Board members, colleagues, regulatory bodies and stakeholders
- Possesses excellent communications and presentation skills
- Experienced at convening and chairing meetings
- Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver against statutory and organisational performance targets
- Ability to manage/defuse conflict and overcome barriers / challenges to change
- Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and rights
- Communicates highly complex and/or confidential and/or highly sensitive information to staff at any level within the Trust and also with senior individuals in other organisations
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Must possess and regularly deploy exemplary planning and organisational skills, very frequently delivering to tight deadlines, producing highly detailed work of excellent quality and accuracy, especially when such accuracy is critical in terms of legal, governance or publicity consequences
- Must maintain high standards of record keeping across the Team’s activities
- Demonstrates ability to work on own initiative and manage a range of diverse projects simultaneously within a complex agenda
- Ability to formulate long-term strategic plans, which will impact beyond own area
- Ability to manage differing and conflicting demands made on service delivery by the organisation
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
- Customer service focus
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Respects, values and cares for others
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Able to think at a strategic level to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
- Able to give advice on information governance issues and analyse a range of complex facts and situations, to interpret and decide upon the best option to follow
- Ability to obtain, absorb, analyse, interpret and communicate complex information, while retaining attention to detail
- Required to use own initiative and professional judgment and can demonstrate ability to overcome challenges and initiate change
- Able to multi-task and continue to function to a high standard when under pressure
- Ability to cope with rapid and sustained change and competing demands, managing priorities within tight deadlines
- Highest standards of personal integrity and adherence to the Trust’s values
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts
Essential criteria
- Ability to work across both campuses, and occasionally attend meetings at other non-NUH locations
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We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service – I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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