Job summary
Position will be offered as a secondment if coming from an NHS Organisation / a fixed term contract if coming from an outside organisation.
Secondment / Fixed Term until 31 March 2025.
The Digital IG Advisor will support the IG Team and the wider ICB, ICS Partners and GP Practices with implementation of digital systems - the main interaction with which will be via Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
The role will also be the lead for the roll out of our new system with which to deal with Records of Processing Activity, Prove Privacy, delivering training to and working with the newly appointed ICB Information Asset Owners and their Administrators to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities as IAOs, have updafted and reviewed their ROPA activities on the system.
The role may be asked to support any element of the IG Teams workplan, providing reports to the IG Steering Group, or other work as necessary.
Provisional interview date between 22 - 24 July 2024
Hybrid working - predominantlyhome and some working from our Basildon office
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the delivery of one or more strategic plans, enabling key milestones to be delivered and raising any issues associated with the delivery of plans and workstreams.
- To provide technical expertise in the formulation of policies and procedures relating to use of Clinical systems, Information Sharing, Information Governance, Data Collection and Data Quality.
- To understand and apply the principles of NHS Information Governance policy and its relationship to information and its management, the practical issues associated with the capture and exchange of clinical and health-related data and coordinate and manage issues around Data Protection, Information Security and Freedom of Information.
- To identify information related organisational risks to the organisation and offer recommendations to minimise potential adverse effects.
- To support projects and carry out project management support as necessary to implement targets required to meet national and local information governance requirements.
- To represent the interests of the ICB on various groups as requested.
About us
Mid and South Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and delivery of local health and care services, across Mid and South Essex and is part of the wider integrated care system. Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up services and to improve the health of people who live and work in their area. The headquarters for the organisation is Phoenix Court, Basildon, but there is a hybrid model of working, which includes working across Mid and South Essex and home working.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications regardless of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion or belief. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustment for people who have a disability. We would also encourage applicants to raise any personal circumstances they would like us to be aware of so that we can consider possible adjustments.
Unfortunately, the organisation does not have a Sponsorship licence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System will comprise the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community and voluntary sector organisations across the area.
The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realizing this ambition.
This post resides within the Digital and Data directorate who are responsible for ensuring that digital technology fully supports the integration of health and care services across the ICP- putting residents at the centre of their care. The Digital and Data directorate leads system-wide activities to transform the use of digital and data to support a modern and sustainable health and care system. The directorate brings together both local authority and health needs into a common single approach for the system, which is underpinned by organisational specific priorities.
Together this directorate will:
- Lead system-wide action on data and digital - to put in place the technology and data architecture that will support the integration of health and care services, putting citizens at the centre of their care.
- Develop Business Intelligence services in line with the agreed roadmap and so as to facilitate the development of a virtual directorate harnessing stakeholders various needs and diverse capabilities.
- Address the tech debt in the system by moving towards common digital environments and ensuring access that works for staff across our system, creating and maintaining a warranted environment specification that all partners can move towards.
- Ensuring there is common interoperability consideration in place so we avoid creating additional siloed information.
- Improve the Digital and Data Maturity across the ICS in line with the What Good Looks Like Framework.
- Ensure the timely and appropriate management of Freedom on Information requests in line with national guidance and recommendations.
- Provide a CCIO function with dedicated Clinical input from our primary care workforce to drive up adoption of solutions and work as part of the practitioner group which is being established across the ICS.
- Deliver programmes of work that will accomplish required efficiency savings system-wide by 2024/25 (Within defined staff / spending / activity envelopes).
In Support of this the Information Governance (IG) Team provide a service covering all aspect of Data Protection and Freedom of Information to the ICB and GP Practices in Mid & South Essex.
The post holder will ensure work is carried out effectively and professionally with specific responsibility for providing IG support to new Digital projects across the ICB and ICS. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the ICB, local service providers, GP Practices, NHS England, local authorities, patients and public in collaboration with neighbouring ICS organisations.
COMPETENCY BASED KEY DELIVERABLES
- Management of a small number of staff
- Contribute to the delivery of one or more strategic plans, enabling key milestones to be delivered and raising any issues associated with the delivery of plans and workstreams.
- Responsible for monitoring budget/s, contributing to budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
- Responsible for decisions made during the course of their duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate
- To provide technical expertise in the formulation of policies and procedures relating to use of Clinical systems, Information Sharing, Information Governance, Data Collection and Data Quality.
- To understand and apply the principles of NHS Information Governance policy and its relationship to information and its management, the practical issues associated with the capture and exchange of clinical and health-related data and coordinate and manage issues around Data Protection, Information Security and Freedom of Information.
- To identify information related organisational risks to the organisation and offer recommendations to minimise potential adverse effects.
- To support projects and carry out project management support as necessary to implement targets required to meet national and local information governance requirements.
- To represent the interests of the ICB on various groups as requested.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System will comprise the Integrated Care Board (ICB), which is the statutory body for the NHS, and the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), which is a committee of the ICB, and brings together key health, care, community and voluntary sector organisations across the area.
The ICS has a bold ambition to deliver improved outcomes for our 1.2m population through our four Alliances, and we are placing clinical and professional leadership and the voice of our residents at the heart of realizing this ambition.
This post resides within the Digital and Data directorate who are responsible for ensuring that digital technology fully supports the integration of health and care services across the ICP- putting residents at the centre of their care. The Digital and Data directorate leads system-wide activities to transform the use of digital and data to support a modern and sustainable health and care system. The directorate brings together both local authority and health needs into a common single approach for the system, which is underpinned by organisational specific priorities.
Together this directorate will:
- Lead system-wide action on data and digital - to put in place the technology and data architecture that will support the integration of health and care services, putting citizens at the centre of their care.
- Develop Business Intelligence services in line with the agreed roadmap and so as to facilitate the development of a virtual directorate harnessing stakeholders various needs and diverse capabilities.
- Address the tech debt in the system by moving towards common digital environments and ensuring access that works for staff across our system, creating and maintaining a warranted environment specification that all partners can move towards.
- Ensuring there is common interoperability consideration in place so we avoid creating additional siloed information.
- Improve the Digital and Data Maturity across the ICS in line with the What Good Looks Like Framework.
- Ensure the timely and appropriate management of Freedom on Information requests in line with national guidance and recommendations.
- Provide a CCIO function with dedicated Clinical input from our primary care workforce to drive up adoption of solutions and work as part of the practitioner group which is being established across the ICS.
- Deliver programmes of work that will accomplish required efficiency savings system-wide by 2024/25 (Within defined staff / spending / activity envelopes).
In Support of this the Information Governance (IG) Team provide a service covering all aspect of Data Protection and Freedom of Information to the ICB and GP Practices in Mid & South Essex.
The post holder will ensure work is carried out effectively and professionally with specific responsibility for providing IG support to new Digital projects across the ICB and ICS. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the ICB, local service providers, GP Practices, NHS England, local authorities, patients and public in collaboration with neighbouring ICS organisations.
COMPETENCY BASED KEY DELIVERABLES
- Management of a small number of staff
- Contribute to the delivery of one or more strategic plans, enabling key milestones to be delivered and raising any issues associated with the delivery of plans and workstreams.
- Responsible for monitoring budget/s, contributing to budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
- Responsible for decisions made during the course of their duties, seeking guidance and escalating issues where appropriate
- To provide technical expertise in the formulation of policies and procedures relating to use of Clinical systems, Information Sharing, Information Governance, Data Collection and Data Quality.
- To understand and apply the principles of NHS Information Governance policy and its relationship to information and its management, the practical issues associated with the capture and exchange of clinical and health-related data and coordinate and manage issues around Data Protection, Information Security and Freedom of Information.
- To identify information related organisational risks to the organisation and offer recommendations to minimise potential adverse effects.
- To support projects and carry out project management support as necessary to implement targets required to meet national and local information governance requirements.
- To represent the interests of the ICB on various groups as requested.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of experience in relevant role
- Project Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience
Skills
Essential
- Advanced IT skills in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to analyse data from databases to present summary results and/or draw conclusions
- Prioritisation and organisation skills
Partnership Working / Leadership Managment
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently
Knowledge / Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of current IG restrictions for ICBs and ICSs
- Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages
- Knowledge of administrative
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the specialist area of Information Governance
- Specialist knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulations, Data Protection Act, Common Law Duty of Confidentiality, Freedom of Information Act, and Access to Health Records Act
- Experience of providing project support, developing and implementing systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent level of experience in relevant role
- Project Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience
Skills
Essential
- Advanced IT skills in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to analyse data from databases to present summary results and/or draw conclusions
- Prioritisation and organisation skills
Partnership Working / Leadership Managment
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently
Knowledge / Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of current IG restrictions for ICBs and ICSs
- Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages
- Knowledge of administrative
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the specialist area of Information Governance
- Specialist knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulations, Data Protection Act, Common Law Duty of Confidentiality, Freedom of Information Act, and Access to Health Records Act
- Experience of providing project support, developing and implementing systems.
