Information Governance Compliance Manager
Job overview
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, to meet the needs of the service requiring onsite working at St. Anns Hospital and/or St. Pancras Hospital for 60% of the working week. You may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work.This may mean that you are required to work at any location that is 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.
Working for our organisation
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 Trusts’ values:
- We are kind
- We are respectful
- We work together
- We keep things simple
- We empower
- We are proudly diverse
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this role.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- 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
- First degree or equivalent qualification in an IT/IG related subject
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria- 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
- Management experience in the NHS or equivalent environment
- Practical experience of implementing the Information Governance agenda within an NHS setting.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- 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 criteria- Ability to work in a hybrid role, on Trust site at least 60% of the working week