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Information Governance Lead
Job Reference HCRGCG/TP/78339/12871
Package Description
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Information Governance Lead to join our Operose Health Ltd and drive the development, implementation, and monitoring of robust information governance policies and practices. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the organisation complies with all relevant data protection legislation, safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.
Main Responsibilities
Key duties will include:
- Lead and oversee the organisation’s Information Governance framework, ensuring compliance with GDPR, Data Protection Act, and other regulatory requirements.
- Support the Data Protection Officer (DPO), by providing expert advice on data privacy and compliance matters to the organisation.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to information security, data management, and records retention.
- Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews, reporting findings to senior leadership.
- Provide training and guidance to staff to promote awareness and best practices in information governance.
- Respond to Subject Access Requests (SARs), data breaches, and other information governance-related incidents.
The Ideal Candidate
Interested? What you will need to be considered:
- Proven experience in an Information Governance or Data Protection role, ideally in the healthcare sector.
- Comprehensive knowledge of GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and other relevant legislation and standards.
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Relevant qualifications, such as GDPR Practitioner, CIPP/E, or similar, are desirable but not essential.
About The Company
Why join Operose Health?
At Operose Health it is our mission to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. Our dedicated teams, innovative operating models, ambitious growth plans, and values-driven culture allow us to offer unparalleled support to every practice and service we manage. We care for over 630,000 patients across 60+ GP Practices, from Devon to Doncaster.
We take immense pride in our exceptionally talented workforce. With robust resources and continuous support, we empower our staff to deliver outstanding patient care. Our clinicians and colleagues are encouraged to operate at the top of their licence and champion to be the best that they can be.
Clinical expertise, innovation and research drive our models of care, improving primary care access to provide the right support, at the right time. By leveraging data and insights, we manage demand more efficiently, enabling quicker patient access. We empower and educate patients to improve their health and wellbeing for the long term.