Job summary
We are looking for a Deputy Information Governance Manager to support the delivery of a robust information governance framework; implementing IG initiatives/regulations and codes of practice across Sirona care & health.
The postholder will provide specialist knowledge on all aspects of information governance including data protection, confidentiality, information security, records management, information risk, ensuring compliance with legislation, national NHS guidance and regulatory requirements.
The role incorporates responsibility for the strategic and operational management of patients/service users and corporate records across the organisation. This includes ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and NHS standards, improving records systems and processes and supporting safe, efficient and confidential handling of information.
The role includes operational leadership, staff support and deputising for the Data Protection Officer/Information Governance Manager as required.
Main duties of the job
* To provide managerial leadership for Information Governance. Maintaining an overall view of IG activities within the Organisation ensuring that responsibilities and accountabilities are formally defined, communicated and acted upon.
* To act as deputy to the Head of Information Governance/Data Protection Officer.
* To support the development, implementation and monitoring of the organisation's IG
* To monitor, develop, and review IG strategies, policies and systems, to ensure appropriate compliance with relevant national legislation and NHS guidance; ensuring that associated risk is successfully managed.
* Be a source of information and expertise on information governance including EU and national legislation & Information Commissioner directives to senior managers, clinical teams and corporate services.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health – England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Please use your 'Supporting Information' to demonstrate and provide evidence in how you meet the Person Specification below.
Person Specification
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Recent experience of the Data Protection Act 2018 / UK General Data Protection Regulation and other key information legislation
* Strong knowledge of the NHS Records Management Code of Practice.
* Recent experience in information governance assurance frameworks and delivering to the required standard of quality assurance and audit.
* Recent experience of working in Information Governance roles in the NHS or equivalent organisations with similar complexity of IG requirements
* Experience of handling complex IG incidents and legal data requests.
Desirable
* Experience of completing or supporting Data Security and Protection Toolkit submissions.
* Line management or supervisory experience.
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree or equivalent experience in Information Governance, Information Management, Law or similar related field
* Information Governance or Data Protection qualification e.g. ISEB, BCS or equivalent)
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Sirona care & health CIC
Address: Sirona care and health Headquarters, Badminton Road, Yate, BS37 5AF
Website: [link omitted]
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