Information Governance Lead - Data Protection & FOI

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Truro seeks a manager for their Information Governance Team. You will lead the team in fulfilling requests under Data Protection, Access to Health Records, and Freedom of Information Acts. Candidates must have experience in records management, be educated to degree level or equivalent, and have strong leadership skills. This role includes ensuring compliance with healthcare information standards and requires proficiency in MS Office applications. Flexible working arrangements may be available.

Benefits

Opportunities for flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing records and information at a senior level.
• Experience in Information Governance within the NHS.
• Good understanding of Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Information Governance Team ensuring compliance.
• Provide support for legislation and policies related to information governance.
• Allocate and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Skills

Leadership skills

IT literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Record management

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Minimum of 2 GCSE's including English and Mathematics

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

NHS IT Systems

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Truro seeks a manager for their Information Governance Team. You will lead the team in fulfilling requests under Data Protection, Access to Health Records, and Freedom of Information Acts. Candidates must have experience in records management, be educated to degree level or equivalent, and have strong leadership skills. This role includes ensuring compliance with healthcare information standards and requires proficiency in MS Office applications. Flexible working arrangements may be available.