Information Governance Specialist

3 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom NHS England Full time

Job Overview

The Privacy, Transparency & Trust (PTT) Sub-directorate operates under the Delivery Directorate, with a mission to empower NHS England in fostering innovation and enhancing lives through the effective utilization of data and technology. A well-functioning PTT Sub-directorate is essential in building and maintaining public confidence in NHS England's stewardship of staff, workforce, and patient data, aligning with the organization's legal obligations to uphold patient privacy and the foundational principles that establish NHS England as a secure custodian of patient information.

The Information Governance Specialist position is situated within the PTT Sub-directorate, specifically within the IG Delivery (Digital and Operations) domain. This role is pivotal in offering expert guidance on information governance, legal, policy, and professional standards. Additionally, it serves as the primary point of contact for IG inquiries from broader NHS England corporate teams. The position advocates for a privacy-centric approach in NHS England's national and digital IT services, data platforms, and operational services.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will deliver professional expertise to one of the teams within the PTT Sub-directorate. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing clear, timely, and actionable IG advice to various NHS England corporate teams.
  • Leading and managing critical project IG components.
  • Addressing ad hoc IG inquiries received by the team.
  • Collaborating in a dynamic, high-performance environment to achieve optimal outcomes for the organization.
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional service delivery.
  • Contributing to a respectful and inclusive team culture that emphasizes collective growth.

About NHS England

The NHS England board has articulated a clear purpose for the organization: to guide the NHS in England towards delivering high-quality services for all. This purpose will inform detailed design efforts, achieved through:

  • Empowering local systems and providers to enhance the health of their communities and mitigate health disparities.
  • Creating a supportive work environment where staff can make a meaningful impact and realize their potential.
  • Collaborating to ensure the healthcare workforce possesses the necessary knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors to provide accessible and compassionate care.
  • Maximizing the benefits of digital technology, research, and innovation.
  • Ensuring value for money in all operations.

For further details regarding the role, organizational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes, and benefits, please refer to the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Post-graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Accredited IG qualification (e.g., BCS, ISEB, PDP, IAPP).

Desirable

  • Additional relevant accredited qualifications that would enhance performance in this role, such as project management (Agile, Prince II), technology (advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office365), security, communications, or leadership.

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

  • Comprehensive understanding of data protection laws, including UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and the Human Rights Act 1998.
  • Familiarity with the common law duty of confidentiality and its implications for NHS England's use of patient data.
  • Knowledge of the statutory functions of NHS England and the legal frameworks that govern its operations.
  • Understanding of records management as required by the Public Records Act 1958.
  • Awareness of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

Experience Requirements

Essential

  • Proven experience in an information governance, privacy, or data protection role.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide timely and clear IG advice across various formats.
  • Experience in identifying IG compliance and operational risks, advising on mitigations, and escalating issues as necessary.
  • Proficiency in drafting key information governance documents, including policies, procedures, data protection impact assessments, and reports tailored to diverse audiences.

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