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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 10

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must provide expert IG advice, manage data access and compliance, develop training, conduct assessments, and support research governance and audits. Strong knowledge of data protection laws is essential.
  • You will manage IG operations for research, provide expert guidance, ensure compliance, conduct assessments, develop training, support audits, and liaise with stakeholders on data governance.

Requirements

  • - Provide expert and specialist IG advice and expertise on health research and related data access initiatives, developing high-quality, user-friendly and accurate guidance in a range of formats
  • - Provide expertise and advice on research management and proposals (grant applications), including research ethics and data sharing/licensing and/or service agreements involving personal data, liaising with the Head of IG and Moorfields General Counsel where appropriate
  • - Manage information asset accession and information security reviews relating to research proposals, including Information risk assessments, data protection impact assessments for new and existing research systems/processes/projects involving processing of data, ensuring that proposals are compliant and in the required format for approval
  • - Ensure research related policies, procedures and guidelines are compliant with data protection legislation and are implemented effectively and efficiently across the research function
  • - Assess and report on the discharge of procedures and processes to identify gaps in current practice, and where required make recommendations
  • - Work with the managers and principle investigators to ensure the maintenance of their entries to the information asset register
  • - Develop and provide tailored IG training and guidance for research colleagues
  • - Investigate and report on IG complaints and incidents in line with Trust policy as required, particularly where they are linked to research
  • - Coordinate, develop and review appropriate information-sharing protocols that provide clarity of purpose and enable streamlining of information disclosure routes
  • - Ensure the Trust is compliant with legislative requirement for data sharing or licensing
  • - Support research leadership with the production of IG related data and reports including for Moorfields Research Management Committee, Research Governance Committee, and for HDRUK purposes
  • - Provide input to the Trusts IG and corporate risk registers and reporting requirements
  • - Manage the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) activity, including the collation and provision of evidence, and coordination of returns
  • - Assist with DPA requests relating to research (including requests that overlap between the DPA and the FoIA) and respond to DPA complaints where necessary
  • - To assist the Head of IG with IG Departmental work planning, planning and coordinating specialist project advice and technical support, and planning and coordinating specialist advice and guidance
  • - Monitor and support internal and management audit of research processes to identify IG gaps or weaknesses in current practices or systems
  • - Provide leadership for, and the IG element of research governance groups, ensuring terms of references are up to date and aligned with other governance structures at the Trust
  • - Manage, support and develop the Information Compliance Officer
  • - Attend external Information Governance and Research Forums to develop strong and productive relationships with Information Governance leads in other NHS organizations and with wider stakeholders and to help influence the national policy agenda on Information Governance.

Responsibilities

  • - Coordinate and manage IG operations in support of research
  • - Keep the Head of IG, the Director for Research, and the Chief Operating Officer for INSIGHT apprised of outcomes and escalating issues as appropriate
  • - Provide expert and specialist IG advice and expertise on health research and related data access initiatives
  • - Develop high-quality, user-friendly and accurate guidance in a range of formats
  • - Provide expertise and advice on research management and proposals (grant applications), including research ethics and data sharing/licensing and/or service agreements involving personal data
  • - Liaise with the Head of IG and Moorfields General Counsel where appropriate
  • - Manage information asset accession and information security reviews relating to research proposals
  • - Conduct Information risk assessments and data protection impact assessments for new and existing research systems/processes/projects involving processing of data
  • - Ensure that proposals are compliant and in the required format for approval
  • - Ensure research related policies, procedures, and guidelines are compliant with data protection legislation
  • - Implement policies, procedures, and guidelines effectively and efficiently across the research function
  • - Assess and report on the discharge of procedures and processes to identify gaps and make recommendations where required
  • - Work with managers and principle investigators to ensure the maintenance of their entries to the information asset register
  • - Develop and provide tailored IG training and guidance for research colleagues
  • - Investigate and report on IG complaints and incidents in line with Trust policy
  • - Coordinate, develop, and review appropriate information-sharing protocols
  • - Ensure the Trust is compliant with legislative requirements for data sharing or licensing
  • - Support research leadership with the production of IG related data and reports
  • - Provide input to the Trusts IG and corporate risk registers
  • - Manage the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) activity,
  • - Assist with DPA requests relating to research and respond to DPA complaints where necessary
  • - Assist the Head of IG with IG Departmental work planning
  • - Plan and coordinate specialist project advice and technical support
  • - Monitor and support internal and management audit of research processes
  • - Ensure all recommendations are implemented to deliver an improvement in the research function delivery
  • - Provide leadership for, and the IG element of research governance groups
  • - Manage, support, and develop the Information Compliance Officer
  • - Attend external Information Governance and Research Forums to develop strong and productive relationships with Information Governance leads in other NHS organizations and wider stakeholders

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Information Governance Manager for Research and Compliance?

The primary responsibility is to coordinate and manage information governance operations in support of research, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and providing expert advice on health research and data access initiatives.

Who will the Information Governance Manager be reporting to?

The Information Governance Manager will keep the Head of Information Governance, the Director for Research, and the Chief Operating Officer for INSIGHT apprised of outcomes and escalate issues as appropriate.

What expertise will the Information Governance Manager provide?

The Information Governance Manager will provide expert advice on research management, grant applications, research ethics, and data sharing/licensing, particularly involving personal data.

How will the Information Governance Manager support research proposals?

The role includes managing information asset accession and conducting information security reviews, as well as performing information risk assessments and data protection impact assessments for research proposals.

What is expected from the Information Governance Manager regarding policies and procedures?

The Manager is expected to ensure that all research-related policies, procedures, and guidelines are compliant with data protection legislation and are implemented effectively across the research function.

Will the Information Governance Manager be involved in training?

Yes, the Manager will develop and provide tailored information governance training and guidance for research colleagues.

How will the Information Governance Manager handle incidents and complaints?

The Manager will investigate and report on information governance complaints and incidents, particularly those linked to research, in line with Trust policy.

What is the significance of the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) for this role?

The Information Governance Manager will manage the DSPT activity, which involves collating evidence and coordinating returns to ensure compliance with data security and protection requirements.

Will the Information Governance Manager collaborate with other teams or departments?

Yes, the Manager will work with researchers, principal investigators, and legal counsel to ensure compliance and provide guidance on information asset management.

Is the Information Governance Manager expected to attend external forums?

Yes, the Manager will attend external Information Governance and Research Forums to build relationships with other NHS organizations and influence national policy on information governance.

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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1804
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust specializes in ophthalmic care, offering expert treatment for a wide range of eye conditions. Their mission is to provide exceptional, personalized eye care and to advance research and education in ophthalmology. Their purpose is to enhance vision and eye health through state-of-the-art medical practices, innovative research, and dedicated patient support, ensuring the highest standards of care and outcomes for their patients.