Description
What awaits you: Strategic Impact: As our in-house expert, you will directly advise senior leaders, including the SIRO, Caldicott Guardian, Chief Executive, and Trust Board, on all matters relating to data protection and information governance. Your insights will be crucial in ensuring effective decision-making and maintaining our well-led status. Leadership and Innovation: You will provide strategic leadership in Information Governance, developing and embedding our IG Strategy and associated policies. This is your chance to drive best practices, champion compliance, and foster a culture of data security and accountability across both Trusts.
Your expertise will be vital in navigating complex legislative requirements and providing guidance across all levels of staff. Empower and Develop: Leading the Information Governance function, you will manage and develop a dedicated team, fostering their growth and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service. You will also hold budget responsibility for the IG function, allowing you to strategically invest in resources. Continuous Improvement: You will lead on the ongoing evaluation of our Information Governance processes, develop and undertake audits, and drive forward improvements identified through the Data Security & Protection Toolkit.
Your proactive approach will ensure we remain at the forefront of compliance and best practice. Influence and Educate: You will develop and deliver training programmes to embed a strong understanding of information governance across the workforce. Your ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively will be essential in fostering a culture of compliance. We are looking for an exceptional individual who possesses: Significant experience in a senior Information Governance role.
Expert knowledge of Information Governance and Management requirements, including GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act. Proven experience in managing DPIAs, Asset Management, FOI requests, and SARs. Excellent communication, analytical, and interpretation skills. Strong leadership and management capabilities, with experience in managing teams.
A proactive and strategic mindset with the ability to influence at all levels. A minimum of a first degree, with a desirable qualification in Data Protection Legislation or equivalent. In return, we offer: A competitive salary within NHS Pay Band 8b. The opportunity to shape Information Governance across two significant NHS Trusts.