IG Specialist

The Privacy, Transparency & Trust (PTT) Sub-directorate is a sub-directorate of the Delivery Directorate. The mission of the PTT Sub-directorate is to enable NHS England to drive innovation and improve lives through greater use of data and technology and to be a well-run organisation.The PTT Sub-directorate will enable and promote public trust in NHS England's custodianship of staff, workforce and patient data. This aligns with the new legal duty of NHS England to have regard to the need to respect and promote privacy of patients and the core principles that underpin NHS England as a safe haven of patient data. The Information Governance Specialist role sits within the PTT Sub-directorate, as part of the Information Risk and Assurance domain that is responsible for providing oversight and assurance of IG compliance by NHSE and organisations it shares data with and mitigates and minimises organisational information risk. The risk and assurance team contribute to ensuring that NHS England is a well-run organisation and that we are meeting the expectations set for us through the new Statutory Guidance. This includes carrying out day-to-day operational activities and support for the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and providing a central role in the management of information risks owned by the PTT sub-directorate. This role will provide essential support to the work and mission of the PTT Sub-directorate and leadership and assistance to more junior members of the team.Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide specialist advice on the implementation of the IG legal framework, NHS England's Statutory Guidance and Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) queries received from internal and external stakeholders. Support work to ensure that data sharing audit non-conformities and observations are followed up and embedded in remediation plans and post audit reviews. Collaborate with internal teams to manage relevant processes and procedures that ensure compliance with data sharing agreements and data sharing framework contracts for external organisations that NHSE shares data with. Provide assurance to the SIRO on Information Governance frameworks and Statutory Guidance compliance through commissioned assurance reviews and activity. Support work on the Advisory Group for Data's (AGD) Oversight and Assurance programme, ensuring a continuous improvement approach to AGD assurance reviews., NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.