THE VISION FOR OUR SINGLE CORPORATE SERVICES IS TO:

• Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer.
• Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts.
• Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities.
• Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations.
• Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts.
• Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing.
• Build resilience for individuals and our teams.
  The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
  Job Description
  Band: NHS Agenda for Change Band 8a £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
  Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
  Contract Type: Permanent
  Location: Across sites, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (frequency of visits to each site, to be agreed locally)
  The Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer plays a crucial role within the Single Corporate Service, offering strategic leadership and direction to the Information Governance team. This team operates across both the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of the evolving partnership between the two Trusts, as they continue to enhance their collaborative working arrangements.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant experience in an Information Governance role (minimum 5 years)
• Experience of management of DPIA’s; Asset management; FOI’s; and SAR’s
• Project Management experience
• Experience of managing staff
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Effective analytical and interpretation skills
• Business planning skills
• Good keyboard skills
• Ability to organise workload, manage and achieve priorities and effectively manage competing priorities.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Expert knowledge of the Information Governance and Management requirements and application into practice
• Policy development
• Advanced IT skills and ability to use applications available (e.g. Word, Excel, Teams)

Additional Information
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

• Advisory Role: Utilise expertise to advise the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and Caldicott Guardian, ensuring they effectively fulfil their responsibilities in managing information governance and data protection.
• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to ensure that the Trusts are compliant with all relevant regulations and national guidance concerning information governance. This includes developing and overseeing the implementation of strategies and policies that promote best practices.
• Strategy Development: Lead the development and ongoing monitoring of the Trusts’ Information Governance Strategy and associated policies, ensuring they are aligned with the latest standards and regulations.
• Primary Contact Point: Serve as the primary point of contact for data subjects, addressing their concerns and queries, and liaising with the Information Commissioner’s Office as needed to ensure transparent and effective communication.
• Leadership and Management: Offer overall leadership and management for the Information Governance function, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within the team.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior leader with a proven track record in information governance and data protection. The role requires an individual with the ability to guide and support teams through periods of change, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills. The candidate should possess:

• A deep understanding of information governance frameworks and data protection regulations.
• Strong strategic planning and policy development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to evolving regulatory environments.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to make a significant impact on the information governance landscape within two prominent NHS Trusts.
For further information, please contact Lucie Johnson, Interim Associate Director of Corporate Governance Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Tel: 07554223567 also available via Email: lucie.johnson4@nhs.net
Full Job Description
Single Corporate Service Summary Document