Role Summary

Are you both inspired and inspiring? Both are essential attributes for the post of Senior Information Governance Officer for People Data, where you will make a real difference, and provide leadership to passionate, hard-working teams. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation - host employer for the NHS People Digital Programme - is seeking a knowledgeable, creative, and ambitious individual for this critical management role. Devon has been selected by NHS England to be an exemplar with their People Digital programme and the successful applicant will be sharing their knowledge nationally.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

Devon has been selected by NHS England to be an exemplar with their People Digital programme and the successful applicant will be sharing their knowledge nationally. The benefits of the People Digital programme are myriad:

Scaling will move Devon towards a unified model, at a system level, which takes advantage of common processes, policies, governance, and operating models to deliver a consistent employee experience across the system.

Digital will give our frontline workers a consumer-grade experience and simplified route to get support from People Services, through the integration of our people digital landscape and the introduction of an automated and intuitive people portal. It will enable us to have a single source of truth for people data, to support reporting and strategic workforce planning.

The post sits within the People Digital Services Products Team which forms part of the One Devon People Digital Services covering the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Devon ICB, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Devon Partnership NHS Trust & Livewell Southwest . This post is within the Architectural Team is responsible for delivering a seamless delivery and usage of a single digital front door to People Services across Devon

The post holder will be a subject matter expert on all Information Governance (IG) related matters. They are responsible for supporting the Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officers in managing the IG agenda across the One Devon Partnership specifically in People Related Data. They will provide expert advice and guidance to the Trust on Confidentiality, Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Information Security.

The post holder will be responsible for compliance with UK data protection legislation such as the Records of Processing Activity (ROPA), including monitoring and reporting on compliance. They will provide expert advice and guidance in areas such as Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data breach management, and data sharing across the complex areas of corporate and clinical services. The Senior Information Governance Specialist 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 may be responsible for supporting the One Devon People Digital Services to ensure legislative and organisational requirements are met, including compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulation.

The post holder may deputise for the Data Architect Manager as and when required.

Reporting to the Data Architect Manager for One Devon and being part of the One Devon People Technology senior leadership team, the post holder must be forward-thinking and creative, as they will work closely with colleagues to promote innovative data management solutions, to maintain good data governance, and to create efficiencies through automation.

The main duties and responsibilities of the post are:

Be a subject matter expert on all IG matters within the Trust and as such provide an organisational wide advisory and guidance service, on highly complex information legislation matters where there can be differing opinions.

• Ensure appropriate evidence is captured for audit and submission for IG related assertions within the Data Protection Security Toolkit (DSPT) external assessment. Provide support to the IG Manager and Cyber Security Managers in One Devon Partnership in co-ordinating the completion of the DSPT including; identifying requirements, evidence and gaps, structuring the action plan, ensure appropriate evidence is available and that the assessment is submitted within the required deadline.

• Develop recommendations to resolve issues of non-compliance in the Trusts offering a range of options which are suitable both for service provision and for legislative compliance.

• Monitor and audit compliance with policies and procedures across the Trusts through site visits, including inpatient, outpatient and corporate areas, initiating actions to address areas of non- compliance and reporting on progress and risks to the relevant IG Managers and governance groups.

• Write, implement, review and update One Devon People Data Information Governance policies, guidelines, protocols, procedures and processes to ensure safe and effective management of information across the Trust. Overall responsibility for IG policies remains with the IG Manager.

• Provide advice and monitoring on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and ensure that DPIAs are carried out on all relevant projects. Represent IG at projects across the Trusts, providing subject matter expertise, giving advice and guidance on all aspects of IG including supporting the completion of DPIAs for all items within the Portfolio of One Devon People Digital.

• Provide expert advice on the response to all IG incidents and security breaches, undertake appropriate audits and work closely with the investigating officer. Act as a subject matter expert for serious incidents that involve IG, ensuring appropriate action is taken and advising on breaches of policy for disciplinary action. Ensure ICO reportable incidents are escalated to the DPOs and SIROs within the legal timeline and critical steps are taken to protect individual’s data.

• To develop and maintain the individual Trust’s Information Asset Register, maintain the Information Asset Owners register and educate them on their responsibilities including: Business Continuity Plans, Risk Assessments, Data Flow Mapping and System Level Security Policies, ensuring these are updated.

• Provide specialist support to ensure the One Devon People Digital Asset is aligned to IG requirements creating documentation as necessary

• To be responsible for the development of training, delivery and oversee the on- going review of the IG training programme across the Service.

• To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the Trusts

Ensures compliance with the Trust Governance Procedures, Policies and Standards as they apply to the People Technology and Data environment. Ensure that there are robust and documented validation and quality assurance processes in place. Attend meetings as appropriate and, when required, to act as the One Devon People Technology team representative or to represent the Associate Director of People Technology – One Devon.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For more information please contact Aaron Werner; Assistant Director of People Technology on style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> This is a fixed term contract for months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

TheRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustwas established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both theRoyal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.