Head of Information Governance/Data Protection Officer

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom South West London Integrated Care Board Full time

Head of Patient Information/Data Protection Officer (DPO) This role presents a rare opportunity for an outstanding Information Governance specialist to join South West London ICB as the Head of Patient Information and Data Protection Officer (DPO).
The post holder will be responsible for leading the ICB Patient Information Team, which incorporates both the Information Governance and PALS & Complaints functions.
In leading the Patient Information team, the successful candidate will ensure the ICB delivers both an efficient, effective, high quality, professional and well-coordinated Information Governance service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS Requirements and a high-quality PALS and Complaints service, that meets the needs of patients, carers, their families, our statutory responsibilities and which meets industry best practice.This role also includes the Data Protection Officer responsibilities.
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board works with partners from across the South West London Integrated Care System (ICS) to develop plans to meet the health needs of the population and secure the provision of health services, and is directly accountable for NHS spend and performance in South West London.
Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up services and to improve the health of people who live and work in their area. This role will also include the Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsibilities:
Undertake the statutory function of the Data Protection Officer for SWL ICB
Informing and advising the ICB about complying with UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection legislation
Monitoring compliance with GDPR and data protection laws including staff training and internal audits
Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Specialist in Data Protection, UK GDPR practitioner, Freedom of Information or master's in information governance
Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the Strategic Health Authority and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Practitioner certificate in Data Protection or Certified Data Protection Officer
ISEB Information Security Management Principles qualification or equivalent
Evidence of continued professional development
Significant experience of delivering Information Governance and DPO services at a senior level within a large public sector organisation
Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
Significant experience in managing the delivery of DPO & Information Governance including complex FOI and Subject Access Requests at a senior level
Knowledge of NHS Complaints regulations
Significant experience managing organisational Information Governance incidents and ICO reporting at a senior level
Experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
Expert level for completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit return
Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence for a senior audience
Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
Ability to persuade board and senior managers of the respective merits of different options, innovation and new market opportunities.
Knowledge and understanding of NHS policy and Data Security and Protection toolkit
Knowledge of Freedom of Information Legislation & Data Protection Act
Knowledge of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Highly developed specialist knowledge and understanding of with the field of IG
Intermediate (or advanced) Keyboard skill - ability to use Microsoft Office package at intermediate (or advanced) level.
Ability to carry out procurements for highly detailed, high value contracts that require analysis, comparison and assessment



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