Information Governance Manager

Information Governance Manager/Deputy Data Protection Officer

National Headquarters, Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Information Governance Team.

We are looking for an Information Governance Manager to join the team who will be responsible for leading the ongoing direction, development and implementation of information governance and assurance processes within the Scottish Ambulance Service.

The post holder will act as the deputy to the Data Protection Officer and, as such, be required to engage with stakeholders, customers and staff across NHS Scotland, Scottish Government and partner organisations across the UK, contributing to national strategy and policy development on all aspects for Data Protection, Records Management and Information Governance.

The postholder will need to have specialist knowledge of Data Protection, Records Management and Freedom of Information legislation and be able to apply this practically in the interest of the Service.

This role will require the postholder to be a key decision maker who will work autonomously and pro-actively in all aspects of the role. They will need to be flexible and able to cope with periods of pressure and competing demands. Excellent communication skills and the ability to produce accurate, timely and appropriately concise advice are essential.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Katy Barclay on katy.barclay2@nhs.scot.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

Please note that SAS is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.