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Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary 70,387 - 80,465 per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 15/07/2025 23:59Head of Information Governance and Deputy DPOBand 8bJob overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Head of Information Governance and Deputy Data Protection Officer to join our team.The Head of Information Governance and Deputy Data Protection officer is responsible for the Information Governance provision within the organisation. You will lead the Information Governance team to ensure the organisation has a single, managed, and co-ordinated approach to the implementation of Information Governance initiatives and are compliant with law, NHS regulations and best practice on information governance (current and as revised from time to time).You will have strong knowledge and understanding of NHS Governance processes. You will be an effective leader, able to bring excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills to the role and quickly establish your credibility both with internal and external stakeholders.The post holder will be the Trust Subject Matter Expert in relation to Information Governance and all associated matters, engaging across the organisation where required. The post holder will work with organisational leads to ensure the continued development of information governance as an integral part of the Trust business.The role will deputise for the Trusts Data Protection officer and promote a culture of good practice in line with data protection legislation, such as the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation, and NHS rules and regulations.Main duties of the jobThe Head of Information Governance and Deputy DPO will manage the Trusts main IG agenda, in the following IG areas:Advisory servicesAuditingData Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)Data Security and Protection (DSP) ToolkitIncident and risk managementInformation Assets and Information TransfersPolicies, standards, procedures, and guidesStaff Subject Access RequestsReviewing research projects and activitiesProviding support to key projects,Training.The Head of IG - Deputy DPO will promote a culture of good practice in line with data protection legislation, such as the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation, and NHS rules and regulations.The Head of IG - Deputy DPO will work closely to support all Trust staff, specifically the Data Protection Officer, Senior Information Risk Owner, Caldicott Guardian, Information Asset Owners and Administrators, and the IT Leadership.Working for our organisationWe are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve , and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage , people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities . By growing an ever more diverse workforce, well have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care .Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive . Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Womens networks ; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.Person specificationGOSH Culture and ValuesOur Always valuesDegree or equivalentCommitment to self-development with the ability to demonstrate in depth knowledge of Data protection Act 2018 and Information Governance within the Healthcare provision in the UKExperience/KnowledgeRelevant experience at a senior level in a relevant NHS acute healthcare environmentExperience of taking charge of a department and of leading and managing a teamExperience of leading change that affects a significant part of the TrustKnowledge of NHS Information Governance requirementsKnowledge and experience of using Data Quality tools especially those related to IGKnowledge of developing DPIAs and of managing Information Asset registers and Records of Processing ActivitiesExperience of working pro-actively and cooperatively with all staff, including at times of high levels of pressure.Managing a multifaceted workload within a very busy environment, ability to meet deadlines and escalate issues early onKnowledge of IG for research projectsExperience of developing and reviewing agreements with third parties and partners, such as Data Controller-Processor and Information Sharing AgreementsData protection experience in Healthcare or the NHSExperience with ISO 27001 and/or 27701Skills/AbilitiesExcellent managerial and organisation skillsDemonstrable interpersonal, Leadership negotiation and influencing skillsAdvanced communication and listening skills including the ability to communicate complex and technical information to all levels of staff within the TrustExcellent written and presentation skillsAble to contribute to the development of and implementation of the Trusts strategic vision for informationEffective team leader able to delegate effectively, motivate and develop a team and maintain constructive working relationshipsAble to work across professional team and organizational boundariesAbility to concentrate for prolonged periods, manage frequent interruptions and work under pressureAble to problem solve and initiate changeSelf-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone workingPlease be advised that:The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.Employer certification / accreditation badgesThe postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.Application numbersThe closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.#J-18808-Ljbffr