# Healthset Information Governance Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthset-information-governance-lead/8590384d-f0ff-4fd3-a88a-f455faa43d39 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthset-information-governance-lead/8590384d-f0ff-4fd3-a88a-f455faa43d39.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Poole Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Lead (legacy management group) - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum - **Contract type:** 23 months (23 months fixed-term or secondment contract) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-22T12:50:37.156Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorset_Somerset/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Information_Governance/Information_Governance-v8387277 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8387277?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you an experienced Information Governance leader looking for an opportunity to shape the governance framework of one of the largest digital transformation programmes in the NHS? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional candidate to join the Healthset Programme as Information Governance Lead. This is a strategic role at the heart of a major digital transformation programme, supporting the implementation of the Epic Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system across four NHS organisations. Working within a complex multi-organisational environment, you will play a key role in ensuring that information governance, data protection and information security principles are embedded throughout programme delivery. As the Information Governance Lead, you will act as the programme's subject matter expert for Information Governance and Data Protection, working closely with Data Protection Officers (DPOs), senior leaders and programme teams to ensure compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and wider NHS Information Governance requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the delivery of a transformational programme that will support safer, more efficient and more connected care for patients and staff across Dorset and Somerset. Interview Date: To be confirmed ### Main duties of the job As the Information Governance Lead, you will provide expert leadership and advice on Information Governance, Data Protection and information risk management across the Healthset Programme. You will lead the development and implementation of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Sharing Agreements and other governance processes required to support the successful delivery of the Epic Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. Working closely with Data Protection Officers, programme teams and senior stakeholders, you will ensure compliance with data protection legislation, NHS standards and organisational policies, while identifying and mitigating information governance risks. You will provide specialist advice on complex Information Governance matters, support programme decision-making and help establish consistent governance arrangements across participating organisations. The role will also contribute to the development of policies, guidance and best practice, promoting a strong culture of data protection, information governance and information security throughout the programme. We are seeking a highly experienced Information Governance professional with excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, capable of working effectively across organisational boundaries in a complex and evolving environment. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - An experienced Information Governance Professional Manager with extensive knowledge of the specialism of Data Protection legislation gained from post graduate study, continuing professional development and from working in a large organisation in a lead Information Governance role or EPR implementation. - Extensive understanding of NHS policy on Information Governance obtained through study, attending NHSE events and networking. - Developed written and verbal communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) and to write reports up to Board level. - Professional Information Governance knowledge acquired through Masters level qualification or equivalent experience. **Desirable** - Membership of professional Health Informatics Body. - British Computing Society (BCS) Freedom of Information qualification. - Demonstrable project management experience. ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [healthset ig lead jd (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10716858) - [healthset ig lead ps (pdf, 104.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10716859) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.