Information Governance Compliance Manager

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for managing compliance with the Information Governance and Data Protection agenda across the North London Foundation Trust and will take the lead in the development and management of compliance with the Information Governance Framework. The post holder will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and auditing Information Governance compliance incorporating Data Protection, Confidentiality and, where appropriate, Information and Cyber Security. The post-holder is responsible for the effective management and coordination of medical records and information requests and will provide leadership in the appropriate management of Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information request to meet legislative timeframes.

Main duties of the job

The role is hybrid, requiring onsite working at St. Anns Hospital and/or St. Pancras Hospital for 60% of the working week. You may be required to work at different locations that are part of the Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) was created on 1 November 2024. The Trust employs approximately 6,000 staff who serve a diverse population over five London Boroughs with a combined population of 1.8 million people. Our Trust provides high-quality mental health services within hospital and community settings across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington. Our wide range of services include specialist services such as those for children and young people, prison and forensic services, eating disorders services and drug and alcohol recovery. The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trust\’s values:

• We are kind
• We are respectful
• We work together
• We keep things simple
• We empower
• We are proudly diverse

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Master\’s level degree or equivalent proven experience in Information Governance
• Industry recognised and accredited training/qualification in Information Security Management and/or Data Protection

Desirable

• First degree or equivalent qualification in an IT/IG related subject

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge and practical application of current Data Protection legislation and NHS Caldicott Principles
• Practical experience in the application of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Access to Health Records Act and associated codes of practice.
• Experience of records management and archiving, preferably within the NHS
• Expert knowledge, understanding and application of the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit
• Proven experience of line managing staff

Desirable

• Management experience in the NHS or equivalent environment
• Practical experience of implementing the Information Governance agenda within an NHS setting.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Information requirements, including Monitor Compliance Framework.
• Expertise in completion of Data Security and Protection Toolkit
• Knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Experience of drafting information sharing agreements
• Experience of drafting and completing data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work in a hybrid role, on Trust site at least 60% of the working week

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

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