Group Information Governance Manager

Job overview

This role forms part of the wider Information Governance (IG) team, supporting both Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for providing senior and strategic information governance subject matter expertise and will be responsible for the operational management and delivery of the Information Governance function for both Trusts.

The Group Information Governance Manager will be responsible for work that is highly complex in nature and will have involvement from a range of organisations, services, stakeholders at a regional and national level.

Working closely with the Group Head of Information Governance, the role will support compliance with all relevant legislation and ensuring effective implementation of IG strategy and translating strategic direction into operational delivery. This will include deputising for the Group Head of IG where necessary, including in the provision of Data Protection Officer duties.

Main duties of the job

• Main duties of the job include: * Operational management of SARs, FOIs and DPIAs * Lead on Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) evidence collection and submission * Provide specialist advice to staff as required * Plan and deliver IG work programmes in line with organisational priorities * Support the development of IG strategy and frameworks

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.