Data Protection and Assurance Manager

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Whitefield seeks a Data Assurance and Protection Manager to oversee information governance and quality assurance. The role involves ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and leading digital assurance teams to enhance service delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in data governance and a strong knowledge of UK data protection legislation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality mental health services.

Qualifications

• Experience in Information Governance and Data Protection.
• Knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act (2018), and health legislation.
• Ability to lead and manage digital assurance functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage Information Governance and Information Quality Assurance agendas.
• Lead and manage the performance of digital assurance teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

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).

Role and Impact

This 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 of all levels in the organisation.

Leadership and Service Quality

The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing the performance of the teams and monitoring the quality of the service to maximise the effectiveness of the available resources.

Digital Assurance and Partnerships

The Digital Assurance services are supporting the mental health Trust and its partnerships with academic, local authority, and voluntary sector partners. The Data Assurance and Protection Manager 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.

Delivery and Capability

The post holder will lead and manage digital assurance teams in the 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.

Information Use and Governance

Promote the maximum and effective utilisation of clinical and corporate data for the benefit of service users and the greater good of the public in line with relevant legislation, health and social care standards, ethical principles.

Information Asset Management

Support better use of information assets through engagement and support of Information Asset Owners/Assistants, that will enhance treatment and care options with better outcomes for service users, flexible and efficient professional practice for staff, compliant and lawful clinical and corporate operations for the Trust.

Continuous Improvement

Support the digital assurance team to continuously improve services promoting safe innovation, developing staff and setting objectives to ensure that services are provided to agreed scope and quality targets within available financial resources.

Vision and Stakeholder Engagement

Help create a vision for the future of IG in the Trust and key partnerships, clearly and enthusiastically communicate it, together with supportive objectives and operational plans.

About Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

Service Area

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.

Context and Culture

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.

Further information

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dawn Fletcher-Wilde Job title: Head of Digital Assurance Email address: [e-mail]