Information Governance Lead: Strategy, Risk & Assurance

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional body membership

Job summary

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB is seeking an Information Governance Manager to shape the IG framework, advise leaders and partners, and support the DPO. The role sits in the IG function, works across the ICB and GP practices, and guides compliance with national IG frameworks.

You will lead data protection initiatives, oversee the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, manage key IG programmes, and build relationships with stakeholders to foster a culture of information stewardship.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent in IG or related field.
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent IG expertise.
• Evidence of post-qualifying CPD and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Shape and coordinate the ICB's information governance framework and strategy.
• Provide specialist IG consultancy and support to the ICB and GP practices.
• Support the DPO and act as their deputy on IG matters for the Board, executives, senior leaders and system partners.
• Advise on IG risks, data flows, information sharing and data assurance, using legislative and regulatory analysis to recommend good practice.
• Support compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, records management requirements, NHS codes of practice and national IG frameworks.
• Oversee annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit completion and improvement planning for the ICB and aligned GP practices.
• Lead IG programmes and projects, brokering the timely delivery of activities and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities and develop strategic and tactical approaches to meet the ICB's and GP practices' IG needs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote continual improvement and a positive culture of data protection and information stewardship.
• Identify, assess and monitor IG risks, escalating them through corporate risk processes.
• Provide assurance to the SIRO, Caldicott Guardian and Audit Committee.

Skills

IG knowledge

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Equality and diversity

Education

Relevant degree

Postgraduate diploma

CPD evidence

Job description

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB is seeking an Information Governance Manager to shape the IG framework, advise leaders and partners, and support the DPO. The role sits in the IG function, works across the ICB and GP practices, and guides compliance with national IG frameworks.

You will lead data protection initiatives, oversee the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, manage key IG programmes, and build relationships with stakeholders to foster a culture of information stewardship.