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Un organisme de soins d'urgence de premier plan cherche un Information Governance Lead pour diriger la gestion des données et renforcer la gouvernance au sein des services de santé. Ce rôle se concentre sur l'assurance qualité, la formation du personnel, et la gestion des incidents liés à la protection des données, garantissant ainsi des soins aux patients efficaces et sûrs.
Job summary
Are you passionate about protecting patient information and driving data governance excellence? Do you thrive on advising, leading, and improving systems that directly support patient outcomes? If so -- we want you to be part of our team!
At South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb), we don't just deliver emergency care -- we're a compassionate, values-driven organisation putting patients first in everything we do. Now, we're looking for an experienced Information Governance Lead to shape and safeguard how we manage data across our service and external partnerships.
Main duties of the jobAs our Information Governance Lead, you'll act as a subject matter expert on all matters relating to data protection, confidentiality, security, and governance frameworks. Reporting to the Head of Information Governance / DPO, you'll lead crucial projects like the Information Asset Register Programme and oversee the Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) submissions.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that the right people have the right information, at the right time -- enabling safe, effective, patient-centred care.
What you'll be doing
Lead and deliver on information governance strategies, ensuring NHS and legal compliance.
Provide expert advice on national and local IG developments.
Investigate and manage information governance incidents, breaches and risks.
Deliver DPIAs and information sharing agreements with precision.
Engage, educate, and train staff at all levels on their IG responsibilities.
Deputise for the Head of Information Governance / DPO where required.
Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to embed best IG practices.
Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.
Details Date posted01 July 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number278-IGL-0625-NNR
Job locationsSECAmb Trust Headquarters,
Nexus House, Gatwick Road,
Crawley
RH10 9BG
The Information Governance Lead will support the Trust and external organisations as a subject matter expert reporting directly to the Head of Information Governance / DPO.
An Information Governance Lead is responsible for the delivery of specialist Information Governance advice with a focus on national and local developments to enable compliance with the Data Protection Legislation (Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations 2016) and in addition, application of the Caldicott Principles along with all associated aspects of confidentiality and security.
Lead on the ongoing Information Asset Owner (IAO) / Information Asset Register programme using project management methodology and delivering IAO training.
The role is designed to ensure successful completion and delivery of the Cyber Assessment Framework / Data Security & Protection Toolkit and Information Governance Framework in the NHS, both to external customers and internally to SECAmb staff. The post will require travel to other SECAmb and other partner organisation sites if required.
This job helps improve outcomes for patients, service users and populations by: Helping to get the right people with the right information in the right place at the right time to support patients, service users and populations.
Job description Job responsibilitiesThe Information Governance Lead will support the Trust and external organisations as a subject matter expert reporting directly to the Head of Information Governance / DPO.
An Information Governance Lead is responsible for the delivery of specialist Information Governance advice with a focus on national and local developments to enable compliance with the Data Protection Legislation (Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations 2016) and in addition, application of the Caldicott Principles along with all associated aspects of confidentiality and security.
Lead on the ongoing Information Asset Owner (IAO) / Information Asset Register programme using project management methodology and delivering IAO training.
The role is designed to ensure successful completion and delivery of the Cyber Assessment Framework / Data Security & Protection Toolkit and Information Governance Framework in the NHS, both to external customers and internally to SECAmb staff. The post will require travel to other SECAmb and other partner organisation sites if required.
This job helps improve outcomes for patients, service users and populations by: Helping to get the right people with the right information in the right place at the right time to support patients, service users and populations.
Person Specification Qualifications EssentialThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer nameSECamb
AddressSECAmb Trust Headquarters,
Nexus House, Gatwick Road,
Crawley
RH10 9BG
https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer nameSECamb
AddressSECAmb Trust Headquarters,
Nexus House, Gatwick Road,
Crawley
RH10 9BG