Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Information Governance Manager
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Job Overview
This role is internal only for employees of the RUH
The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on compliance with UK data protection legislation such as the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. They will provide expert advice and guidance in areas such as Records of Processing Activity (ROPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data breach management, and data sharing across the complex areas of corporate and clinical services. The Deputy IG Manager will have a sound understanding of current legislative requirements and will monitor continually changing technology advances and national requirements.
The post holder will be responsible for providing evidence to meet the Data Security & Protection Toolkit.
The post holder will be responsible for the line management of the IG Officer to ensure legislative and organisational requirements are met, including compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulation.
The post holder will report to and support the Head of IG and DPO, and will be required to deputise as and when required.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Main Duties of the Job
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and a shared focus on excellent patient care. With a history spanning more than 250 years, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust combines a proud heritage with a forward-thinking approach to healthcare. We employ over 4,000 staff and provide around 470 beds, delivering a range of acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their full potential. Flexible working opportunities help colleagues balance work and personal commitments while continuing to meet the needs of our patients and services. We offer a wide range of NHS benefits, including membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, NHS staff discounts and access to onsite facilities. Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the benefits of a historic cathedral city with easy access to countryside, the south coast and major transport links. It is an excellent place to live, work and build your career. To find out more about Salisbury, visit Experience Salisbury.
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Working for Our Organisation
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Support the Head of IG and DPO in delivering the Information Governance workstreams to a high standard. This includes providing advice and assistance to colleagues in areas such as Information Security, Records Management, Freedom of Information, Data Protection, Subject Access, Confidentiality, Information Governance Assurance and Management.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Qualified to Degree level or equivalent training and experience
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
- Formal project management qualification or equivalent work experience
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Desirable criteria
- IG qualification such as ISEB Certificate in Data Protection/Freedom of Information/Information Risk Management
- ISO 27001 qualification/training
- Project Management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and expertise across the Information Governance spectrum
- Proven and credible knowledge of hardware, software and systems
- Excellent analytical and technical skills including experience of Microsoft products, e.g. Word, Excel, Sharepoint, Teams and PowerPoint
- Experience of managing projects
- Experience in the development and delivery of training courses and associated materials and ability to motivate staff groups through Information Governance workshops and training programmes
- Experience in developing management control mechanisms
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the NHS environment and specifically of the NHS Information Governance framework
- Experience of Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS)
- Project management of big national rule change affecting multiple departments or relevant experience
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
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Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
Name: Mark Arnold
Job Title: Head of Information Governance and DPO
Email Address: mark.arnold4@nhs.net
Telephone Number: 01722 336262
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