Deputy Information Governance Manager

Job overview

Are you passionate about protecting data, enabling ethical information use and supporting high quality care through sound governance? WWL is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Information Governance officer to join our dedicated team.

In this role you'll help ensure the Trust meets its data protection, confidentiality and information security obligations. From advising staff on IG best practices to supporting Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests, supporting the completion of DPIA's and supporting the completion of the DSPT / CAF.

Whether you're building your existing IG experience or ready to step into a more senior role, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and grow your expertise.

You'll work alongside supportive colleagues in a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and continuous improvement. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds - the flexibility to work remotely alongside the opportunity to collaborate on site with a supportive and experienced IG team.

If you're ready to champion good Information Governance and help shape how the Trust uses and protects data, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

We require a knowledgeable, highly motivated and well organised individual to work in this busy and dynamic environment.

You will have excellent interpersonal and excel skills with an ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders including our staff, patients, subject matter experts, health care providers, police and other third parties in the protection and provision of information. In addition, you will be required to provide training sessions and communications on the importance of maintaining confidentiality and appropriately accessing records.

A previous working knowledge and experience in Data Protection, Information Governance and interest in the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation and DP 2018 will all be essential criteria for any applicant.

As well as the above specialist expertise the ideal candidate will be an excellent team worker able to bring colleagues together from across a diverse organisation to ensure all matters of information governance are managed safely.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of Data Protection Legislation, Statutory Records Management Control procedures, the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations, acting as a source of expertise and guidance to Trust staff within the organisation.

Demonstrate detailed knowledge of project management techniques to ensure the Trust complies with statutory regulations such as the Publication Scheme and procedures that form the Document Control Programme of the Trust.

Maintain knowledge in the field of records management keeping up to date with any changes and recommended good practice by researching highly complex NHS and Department of Health guidance and relevant legislation and interpreting its impact on the Trust.

Develop and liaise with project plans to support the roll out of the Trust Document Control Programme in liaison with the key stakeholder managers based on knowledge of organisational development systems and processes.

Provide statistical information to the Information Governance Manager, to support ongoing monitoring of Trust compliance with core performance standards, using knowledge of statistical process control techniques.

Produce monthly document control performance reports for executive review, ensuring that all information is timely and accurate, based on knowledge of key performance indicators around corporate governance.

Maintain and update own knowledge of developments in Data Protection Legislation, Freedom of Information / Environmental Information Regulations and corporate document management control systems and their related statutory instruments/policies.