Information Governance Manager for Research

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Westminster is seeking an Information Governance Manager for Research. The successful candidate will provide specialist advice on data protection and governance, support training programs, and lead objectives in information governance. This role entails working collaboratively with staff and external bodies, ensuring compliance with governance standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in a leadership capacity within the health sector. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Seasonal ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discount platform

Qualifications

• Experience in providing advice on information governance and data protection.
• Ability to lead objectives within Information Governance.
• Desirable knowledge of research processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of objectives within the Information Governance agenda.
• Deputise for the Head of Information Governance as required.
• Provide timely advice on Information Governance.

Skills

Information governance expertise

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for any talented Information Governance colleagues to fulfil a temporary post and gain valuable experience in the NHS health research space. As the IG Manager for Research, the post holder will provide highly specialist advice within the information governance team contributing towards meeting information governance, data protection and privacy standards including the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and reducing information risks. The post holder will be required to deputise for the Head of Information Governance as required. The post-holder will be expected to work with various members of staff across the organisation, external agencies, and patients and the general public. Knowledge of research processes is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading in the delivery of objectives within the Information Governance agenda
• Deputising for the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer as required
• Be a subject matter specialist in information governance topics to provide effective and timely advice to Trust staff on all aspects of Information Governance through the management of formal communication channels
• Act as primary contact for all research queries from our Joint Research Office
• Providing support to the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer in the development of the Trusts Information Governance strategic framework and regulatory requirements, e.g., data protection and security toolkit and ensuring the compliance of the research department
• Delivery of the Information Governance Trust-wide programme of training and communications
• Overseeing the Records and Information Governance Group is administered appropriately
• Supporting the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer in providing assurance to the Trust Board on Data Protection issues, including the Annual Governance Statement, the DSP Toolkit submission, and any Well‑led review

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected. You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience. Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Why Choose UCLH?

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for. UCLH has been ranked as a top trust in England in consecutive years in the NHS staff survey. Flexible working policies, a real 'One Team' ethos, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion make UCLH an attractive place to work. We offer competitive benefits including an interest‑free seasonal ticket loan, free independent and confidential support, retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme, on‑site accommodation, and an arts and heritage wellbeing programme. Various awards recognise and reward staff excellence.

For more information on our culture and flexible working policies, visit: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.