Data Protection and Assurance Manager

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Data Assurance and Protection Manager to develop and manage vital information governance and quality assurance agendas. This role involves leading digital assurance teams and ensuring compliance with data protection laws. Ideal candidates will have robust experience in digital assurance and a passion for supporting mental health services through effective data management.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing digital assurance teams.
• Knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders within health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance of digital assurance teams.
• Develop Digital Assurance services in collaboration with partners.
• Manage compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws.

Skills

Leadership

Data Protection Compliance

Digital Assurance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Job description

Overview

The Data Assurance and Protection Manager will develop and manage the Information Governance and Information Quality Assurance agendas for the Trust, ensuring that any action plans, policies and procedures are fully implemented. The post holder will manage Data Protection, Caldicott Principles, confidentiality, Information legislation requests (FOI, SAR, police or other public bodies).

The role is pivotal in ensuring the Trust's digital assurance and data protection frameworks are robust, compliant, and aligned with strategic goals, ultimately supporting the organisation in the delivery of high-quality mental health services. The post holder will provide specialised knowledge and expert advice across all aspects to patients, members of the public and staff at all levels in the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the performance of the digital assurance teams and monitor the quality of the service to maximise the effectiveness of available resources.
• Maintain and develop the Digital Assurance services to support the mental health Trust and its partnerships with academic, local authority, and voluntary sector partners.
• 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.
• Lead and manage digital assurance teams in the delivery and management of the digital assurance function that supports the vision and digital aspirations of a mental health trust, empowering service users, supporting clinicians, enabling research, improving productivity, and supporting organisational performance with digital tools and data best practices.
• Promote the maximum and effective utilisation of clinical and corporate data for the benefit of service users and the public, in line with relevant legislation, health and social care standards, and ethical principles.
• Support better use of information assets through engagement with Information Asset Owners/Assistants to enhance treatment and care options with better outcomes for service users, flexible and efficient professional practice for staff, and compliant operations for the Trust.
• Support the digital assurance team to continuously improve services, promote safe innovation, develop staff, and set objectives to ensure services are provided to agreed scope and quality targets within available resources.
• Help create a vision for the future of IG in the Trust and key partnerships, and communicate it clearly with supportive objectives and operational plans.

Desirable considerations

Do you have experience outside the NHS? We welcome diverse skills and experience to deliver inclusive healthcare services. The Trust will consider relevant experience outside the NHS in salary calculation on appointment. Please contact the Recruitment Team for more information.

About Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff, delivering services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care across Greater Manchester and beyond, including Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan, with specialist services across the region.

Greater Manchester is a dynamic place to live and work with opportunities to learn and develop. Our people are encouraged to generate new ideas to improve care. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. Details on checks are available at nhsemployers.org. The Trust requires DBS Update Service subscription where applicable, with a fee of £16 per year.

Equality and recruitment

Applicants with direct experience of mental health, learning disability or substance misuse are encouraged to apply. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, including BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like an informal chat about the recruitment process, we would love to hear from you.

Notes

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications: AI assistance is allowed, but assessments consider the application in its entirety, and AI-generated content may not fully reflect the job requirements. A disclaimer is included in the application process; the Trust reserves the right to discuss responses in interviews.

Benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)