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Head of Information Governance and Assurance

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Full time
Job Summary

The Head of Information Governance and Assurance will provide leadership in Information Governance (IG) and the wider Information Assurance framework, ensuring the Trust meets its statutory and legal obligations. This role will lead the development of IG strategies, policies, and procedures, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the Trust's Information Governance team to ensure the Trust's IG Agenda is evolving to support changes in care pathways and commissioning structures within the NHS.
Ensure the Trust's systems and information collection processes are aligned to the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (CAF), ISO 27001/2, and compliant with the Data Protection Act 2018 and other regulatory frameworks.
Provide expert advice to the Trust on Data Protection and Information Assurance.
Coordinate the agenda setting and draft papers for the Trust's Information Governance and Security Steering Group (IGSSG).
Attend local, regional, and national information governance meetings on behalf of the Trust and report back any relevant developments and issues to the wider team.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential
  • Masters or equivalent
  • IT Security qualification
  • Prince2 or equivalent project management experience
Desirable
  • CISSP
  • ITIL Foundation
Experience

Essential
  • Substantial experience in Information governance or related field to include experience at a senior level
  • Practical implementation of GDPR/DPA and Information Governance Assurance
  • Experience of implementing organisation wide information governance strategies, policies, and procedures
  • Experience of cross-team and cross-discipline working
  • Experience of completion and submission of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit/CAF
Desirable
  • Registration Authority experience.
Knowledge and Skills

Essential
  • Detailed specialist knowledge of ISO27001/2, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Data Protection Act 2018, and Information Governance
  • Ability to lead a team
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, both orally and in writing.
  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Understanding and knowledge of confidentiality guidance.
  • Understanding of the role of the Caldicott Guardian in the NHS
  • Proven ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and decision making.
  • Ability to prioritise between competing demands and allocate resources accordingly.
  • Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief up the line.
Desirable
  • Understanding and knowledge of records management guidance (e.g. 'For the Record')
  • Understanding and knowledge of the Human Rights Act.
  • Understanding and knowledge of Health Informatics
  • Understanding of Public Records Act 1958/67
  • Understanding of Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
  • In possession of advanced keyboard skills and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and complex project planning and management tools, such as MS Project and Visio.