The Head of Digital Assurance will be the Data Protection Officer for the organisation, and experienced leader with a comprehensive understanding of health and social care services, the significance of clinical and corporate data, and data protection regulations. The role demands a proven track record in applying information governance (IG) related national legislation.
The post holder will provide leadership and expert advice on IG, records management, and data quality across the Trust and its strategic partnerships. They will develop and implement frameworks to achieve the digital strategy goals, aligning with the Trust's values, objectives, and national standards. The post holder will have confidence in assuring existing and emerging technologies and employing appropriate governance techniques to support the safe adoption of innovative technology.
The post holder will lead an advanced digital assurance service supporting the mental health Trust and its partnerships with academic, local authority, and voluntary sector partners. They will actively participate in national and regional health and social care initiatives, promoting the Trust’s expertise and ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act (2018), and other relevant legislation. The successful candidate will establish and maintain high-quality arrangements for data protection, freedom of information, data subject access requests, records management, clinical coding, and data quality/strategy activities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the development, delivery and management of the digital assurance function that is fit to support the vision and digital aspirations of a mental health trust to empower service users, support clinicians, enable research, improve productivity, and support organisational performance with digital tools, technology and best use of data.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simon Jones Job title: Interim Chief Information Officer Email address: simon.jones10@gmmh.nhs.uk
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