Assistant Data Protection Officer - London, United Kingdom - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Reporting directly to the Deputy Head of DPO Services in the DPO Services Team, the Assistant Data Protection Officer is responsible for providing of a data protection advisory service to the Trust.

The post requires a highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communications skills who is capable of working both alone and as part of a growing dedicated team.

The Data Protection advisory service encompasses providing detailed and complex written advice concerning (but not limited to):


  • Management and Investigation of Data Security and Protection Incidents.
  • Data Sharing Arrangements and Data Processing Agreements with Third-Party Healthcare Organisations.
  • Assessment and advice on the evidence required for the NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
  • Advice on complex compliance issues with regards to the General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act 2018, National Data Guardian Report, and wider policy and legislative framework.
  • Provision of administration support to the Data Security and Protection Committee.
  • Stakeholder engagement, including liaison with clinical staff, service management, the Information Commissioner's Office, and the Trust Caldicott Guardian.
  • The Assistant Data Protection Officer will support the Trust in promoting adherence to Data Protection and Security best practice within the organisation.
  • In doing so, they shall operationally lead a range of Data Protection and Security related duties, including
  • Data Protection and Security Training Compliance.
  • Data Protection Compliance in terms of new systems, new processes, support for HR processes
  • Provision of DSP Incidents Facilitation
  • Provision of DSP Complaints Management Service
Corporate Records Best Practice.

  • The post holder will help the team ensure that staff at all levels of the organisation are provided with appropriate DSP training. This includes the organisation and delivery of compliance workshops for GDPR and related legislation
  • Working as a key member of the DPO Services Team they will be responsible for
- provision of an data protection advice service to the Trust

  • Following up and managing DSP breaches, analysing & reporting these DSP incidents to the data protection and Cyber Security Committee.
  • In the case of more serious incidents immediate reporting of such to the Head of DPO Services
  • Providing advice and support to Information Asset Owners on the provision of robust records of processing
  • The post-holder will provide project support for IG initiatives including maintenance of project documentation and monitoring and recording risks and issue


At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.

Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.


Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.


The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

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