Data Access Management Officer

Job summary

Within Data and Analytics our vision is to be the leading data services provider for health and social care across England through creating innovative and high-quality data products and services that give our customers the knowledge and capabilities required to deliver the best outcomes for citizens.

Main duties of the job:

We are looking for a Data Access expert to join us in Data Governance & Assurance team, within Data Access and Partnerships within the Data and Analytics sub-directorate. The Data Access and Partnerships area is responsible for ensuring effective access to data products for internal and external users. It includes three functions which provide the Health and Care Partnerships and Data Access Control components of the Data & Analytics Operating Model.

The three functions are:

1. Data Governance & Assurance - This function is made up of 1 team, and its purpose is to ensure that all access to data complies with legal, ethical and policy requirements through efficient, transparent and predictable processes. The team provides expertise in data access requirements and engages with key internal and external groups.
2. Data Access Service - This function is made up of 4 teams:
   • Engagement & Account Management and Applications, which provide engagement with external data users, understand their requirements, and support access through appropriate services via the associated application process.
   • Secure Data Environment Service & Systems Management, which provides users outside NHS England with secure access to data products through secure data environments and manages the systems that support applications, management of the data access process and reporting.
   • DigiTrials and Research Products, whose purpose is to provide users outside NHS England with bespoke products targeted that enable research use cases, including the NHS DigiTrials services.
3. Data Portfolio management - This function is made up of 3 teams, Dataset Onboarding & IAO, Internal & Health System Data Flows and Data Products & Provisioning, and its purpose is to work with teams across D&A to ensure that our data assets are well understood and used, and to coordinate internal transfers of data and external disseminations.

About you: These are the shortlisting criteria that will be used for this vacancy. Please use the 'supporting statement' section in your application to demonstrate how you meet them.

Some of the skills and experience we're looking for:

• Practical understanding of the different types of organisations that NHS England disseminate data to.
• Experience in an Information Assurance environment with a focus on Data Sharing.
• Experience of planning, coordinating and managing end to end service delivery in a complex environment.
• Experience of managing a team understanding demand and being able to act as an escalation point for complex issues.
• Experience of managing a number of stakeholders with conflicting priorities within the confines of rules and regulations.
• Relevant professional qualification (i.e. BCS Data Protection Certificate) or equivalent experience that demonstrates good practical understanding of data protection legislation such as GDPR and DPA 2018 that are relevant to data sharing.

Why you should apply: We value the different experiences our people bring to their work. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. This means we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Next steps: Prepare your application, we want to know about you and why you feel you are suitable for this role. Think about what skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to this position and include in your personal statement. Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email. You will be kept informed of the format of your assessment along with details of what to expect and timings.

If you require a reasonable adjustment or support with your application, please don't hesitate to reach out and contact resourcing.team@nhs.net.

Employer details:

Employer name: NHS England

Address: Wellington Place, 7 & 8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP

Employer's website: NHS England Careers