Information Governance Manager - NHS

Spinwell Global; Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holidays

Job summary

Spinwell is recruiting an Information Governance Manager for an excellent public sector opportunity in Croydon. The post holder will lead the development and management of the NHS Trust’s Information Governance Framework, supporting the CISO, and ensuring delivery of Data Security and Protection Toolkit.

Requirements include degree level and NHS IG experience, with expertise in Data Protection Act, FOI, and Caldicott.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant area.
• Recognised information Governance or related qualification, e.g. ISEB.
• Post-graduate qualification ina relevant area or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Minimum 3 years expert and specialist knowledge of the Information Governance agenda in the NHS
• Experience of practical implementation of the Data Protection Act at a senior level.
• Specialist knowledge of Data Protection and Freedom of Information and other relevant legislation.
• Sound knowledge of standards, guidelines and NHS Codes of Practice to support compliance with Confidentiality and Caldicott.
• Sound knowledge of operational records management issues.
• Good understanding of the Connecting for Health agenda, specifically around the Electronic Care Record.
• Ability to translate strategic concepts into measurable indicators.
• Ability to develop, implement and deliver training to a wide range of staff.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work to tight timescales.
• Ability in writing policy and guidance.
• Experience at senior level of working with the Information Governance agenda in the NHS, Social Care or other large organization.
• Good knowledge and experience of the IG toolkit, standards and guidance.
• Experience of managing and developing staff.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in the development and delivery of training materials.
• Good understanding of the business and role of the NHS, its culture and current initiatives in IM&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of NHS Trust’s Information Governance Framework and related policies.
• Support the CISO, Caldicott Guardian and SIRO in governance matters.
• Drive the annual Information Governance work programme across domains like confidentiality, data protection, information security, and records management.
• Liaise with ICO and statutory bodies on privacy and data protection issues.
• Provide professional support and advice to staff on information governance matters.

Skills

Leadership

Policy writing

Training delivery

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Influence & negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

IG qualification (ISEB)

Post-graduate qualification in relevant area

Tools

IG Toolkit

Job description

Role: Information Governance Manager
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Croydon
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £25.83 per hour + pension + holidays

Spinwell is recruiting for an Information Governance Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INFORMATION GOVERNANCE MANAGER

The post holder will lead the effective development and management of NHS Trust’s Information Governance Framework, supporting the Chief Information Security Officer. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the Trust’s Information Governance Strategy and Policies, with responsibility and accountability for the development, implementation, delivery and assurance of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit. The post brings together highly specialist knowledge and skills covering UK GDPR, Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and other associated standards and legislation.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Trust has appropriate policies and procedures in place to meet its statutory duties and legal obligations and will drive the annual Information Governance work programme, incorporating: Information Governance Management; Confidentiality and Data Protection; Information Security; Clinical Information; Secondary Use; Corporate Information, Information Quality; and Records Management.

The post holder will support the CISO, Caldicott Guardian and the Senior Information Risk Officer (SIRO) (as appropriate) and provide professional support and advice to all staff on matters relating to information governance. The post holder will support the CISO in representing the Trust in liaising with the ICO and other statutory bodies as required on matters relating to privacy, information governance and data protection.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE INFORMATION GOVERNANCE MANAGER

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant area.
• Recognised information Governance or related qualification, eg ISEB.
• Post-graduate qualification ina relevant area or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Minimum 3 years expert and specialist knowledge of the Information Governance agenda in the NHS
• Experience of practical implementation of the Data Protection Act at a senior level.
• Specialist knowledge of Data Protection and Freedom of Information and other relevant legislation.
• Sound knowledge of standards, guidelines and NHS Codes of Practice to support compliance with Confidentiality and Caldicott.
• Sound knowledge of operational records management issues.
• Good understanding of the Connecting for Health agenda, specifically around the Electronic Care Record.
• Ability to translate strategic concepts into measurable indicators.
• Ability to develop, implement and deliver training to a wide range of staff.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work to tight timescales.
• Ability in writing policy and guidance
• Experience at senior level of working with the Information Governance agenda in the NHS, Social Care or other large organization.
• Good knowledge and experience of the IG toolkit, standards and guidance.
• Experience of managing and developing staff.
• Project management experience.
• Experience in the development and delivery of training materials.
• Good understanding of the business and role of the NHS, its culture and current initiatives in IM&T.

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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