Information Governance Officer - Data Protection, London
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) is a community-focused provider of local and acute care, delivering high-quality services to over one million people across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley. We provide whole-life care and support our communities to live healthier lives, especially when they need us most.
Employing nearly 7,500 colleagues, known as Team LGT, the Trust operates at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham, and multiple community settings. We also provide some services at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup.
Our vision is to be exceptional in patient care, staff support, and community partnerships. We value Respect, Compassion, and Inclusion; Accountability; Listening; and Succeeding together.
Our hospitals and community sites offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency and planned care. The Trust has been rated as “good” or “outstanding” in over three-quarters of inspected services by the Care Quality Commission.
Annually, we perform 10,000 procedures, support 7,500 births, conduct 570,000 community visits, and provide emergency care to over 300,000 patients. We are also a training hub for medical students, nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals, and are pioneers in new healthcare roles.
We actively collaborate with partners through the South East London Integrated Care System (ICS) and other local health collaborations to improve community health outcomes.
Are you looking to make a difference in information governance? Your contribution will support Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in achieving its confidentiality and data protection goals.
Main duties include:
* Supporting the Head of Information Governance and Assurance in developing and ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
* Providing advice on handling personal information, Data Protection, Data Security, and Confidentiality.
* Training staff on Information Governance and Data Protection policies.
* Serving as secretary to the Information Governance and Security Steering Group (IGSSG).
* Supporting the IG departments activities and attending to periodic visits to University Hospital Lewisham.
Working for us
We value our staff and promote a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion through various initiatives and staff networks. Our goal is to improve representation, widen access, and enhance staff experience and literacy in equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Candidate requirements:
* Relevant experience or a graduate qualification.
* Experience within the NHS and in Information Governance or related fields.
* Experience with external assessments like DSPT, CQC, and ICO.
Skills and knowledge:
* Effective communication skills across complex environments.
* Understanding of legal frameworks such as the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Data Protection Act 2018, and confidentiality guidance.
* Knowledge of the NHS roles and records management.
* Project experience.
Personal qualities:
* Team player with confidence and enthusiasm.
* Diplomatic, adaptable, and organized.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and self-motivation.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, from ethnic minorities, or who identify as LGBTQ+. Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Successful candidates will be invited for assessment or interview. Please contact Ryan Pooley at 0208 333 3000 x 48199 for queries.
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