Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer

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Job summary

Band: NHS Agenda for Change Band 8a - £53,755 -£60,504 per annum

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Across sites, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (frequency of visits to each site, to be agreed locally)

The Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer plays a crucial role within the Single Corporate Service, offering strategic leadership and direction to the Information Governance team. This team operates across both the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of the evolving partnership between the two Trusts, as they continue to enhance their collaborative working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Advisory Role: Utilise expertise to advise the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and Caldicott Guardian, ensuring they effectively fulfil their responsibilities in managing information governance and data protection.
Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to ensure that the Trusts are compliant with all relevant regulations and national guidance concerning information governance. This includes developing and overseeing the implementation of strategies and policies that promote best practices.
Strategy Development: Lead the development and ongoing monitoring of the Trusts Information Governance Strategy and associated policies, ensuring they are aligned with the latest standards and regulations.
Primary Contact Point: Serve as the primary point of contact for data subjects, addressing their concerns and queries, and liaising with the Information Commissioners Office as needed to ensure transparent and effective communication.
Leadership and Management: Offer overall leadership and management for the Information Governance function, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within the team.

About us

Our vision for Single Corporate ServicesIsle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.

Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1377U

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior leader with a proven track record in information governance and data protection. The role requires an individual with the ability to guide and support teams through periods of change, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills. The candidate should possess:

A deep understanding of information governance frameworks and data protection regulations.
Strong strategic planning and policy development skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to evolving regulatory environments.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to make a significant impact on the information governance landscape within two prominent NHS Trusts.

For further information, please contact Lucie Johnson, Interim Associate Director of Corporate Governance Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Tel: 07554223567 also available via Email: lucie.johnson4@nhs.net

Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A deep understanding of information governance frameworks and data protection regulations.
Strong strategic planning and policy development skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to evolving regulatory environments.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to make a significant impact on the information governance landscape within two prominent NHS Trusts.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of first degree
Qualification in Data Protection Legislation or equivalent

Desirable

Management qualification
Law qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in an Information Governance role (minimum 5 years)
Experience of management of DPIA's, Asset management FOI's, and SAR's
Project Management experience
Experience of managing staff
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Effective analytical and interpretation skills
Business planning skills
Good keyboard skills
Ability to organise workload, manage and achieve priorities and effectively manage competing priorities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of first degree
Qualification in Data Protection Legislation or equivalent

Desirable

Management qualification
Law qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in an Information Governance role (minimum 5 years)
Experience of management of DPIA's, Asset management FOI's, and SAR's
Project Management experience
Experience of managing staff
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Effective analytical and interpretation skills
Business planning skills
Good keyboard skills
Ability to organise workload, manage and achieve priorities and effectively manage competing priorities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.