Information Governance Specialist

3 weeks ago

Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

Lead for Data Security and Protection (Information Governance)

The Lead for Data Security and Protection will offer strategic direction and expertise to ensure compliance with the standards set forth in the National Programme of Information Governance. This encompasses adherence to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Caldicott Guidelines, and Corporate Record Management.

This role serves as a primary resource for expert counsel and policy formulation regarding the General Data Protection Regulations. The aim is to foster a comprehensive understanding of the critical nature of Data Protection and to assure the Trust Board that all statutory and legal responsibilities are being fulfilled.

The Trust Board, along with the senior management team, is dedicated to upholding exemplary standards of Data Protection, which is essential for the Trust's commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice, guidance, and reporting on Data Protection matters to the Trust Board and its Executives.

• Offer support and direction to staff and patients concerning confidentiality and security issues.

• Develop internal policies and protocols for sharing patient-identifiable information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, while supporting the Caldicott Guardian in their role as Protector of Patient Information.

• Collaborate with the Caldicott Guardian to provide guidance for staff on obtaining consent from individuals when their personal information is utilized in ways that do not directly contribute to their care.

• Liaise with the Caldicott Guardian regarding information requests, data breaches, or access rights and sharing of information.

• Act as a deputy for the Caldicott Guardian in their absence and assist with Caldicott-specific reporting.

• Oversee the management of Data Protection Subject Access Requests by the Data Access & Disclosure team, ensuring compliance with established timelines and procedures.

• Review and update the Trust's registration with the Information Commissioner as mandated by the Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR.

About the Organization

Our mission is to enhance services to improve patient and service user care while fostering a better working environment for our staff.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • • A degree or equivalent specialized experience in Data Protection, Freedom of Information, and the General Data Protection Regulations.
  • • Proven experience in Information Governance.
  • • In-depth knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulations, Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000, EIR, Caldicott Reports, and corporate record management.
  • • Familiarity with the NHS Records Management Code of Practice and the DSP Toolkit.
  • • A minimum of 5 years' experience in Information Governance or a related field.

Desirable

  • • Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.
  • • Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information.
  • • Understanding of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Crime & Disorder Act 1998.
  • • Knowledge of legal considerations surrounding the Woolf Report (pre-action disclosure) for personal injury claims.
  • • Several years of experience in implementing or managing Data Protection, FOI, and Records Management within an organization.

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