Data Security & IG Officer
Job summary
The Data Security & IG Officer is responsible for supporting the organisation to ensure that patient and organisational data is handled securely and lawfully, in line with NHS England requirements and statutory frameworks.
The postholder will deliver training and assist with audits and risk assessments to promote a culture of accountability and data security across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The role supports the effective delivery of services and programmes within the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Working under the management of the IG Senior Manager, the postholder is responsible foridentifyinghow their activities, tasks and responsibilities are delivered to time, quality, and performance standards.
This role focuses on coordinating day-to-day operations, managing small projects or workstreams, and contributing to improvement work that enhances quality, efficiency, and patient experience that may be beyond own area of work. The purpose includes:
1. To manage and coordinate the daily delivery of specific work areas, projects, or service functions within organisational procedures and standards.
2. To provide operational and administrative support to senior colleagues in implementing ICB and system priorities.
3. To supervise and support staff, ensuring that work is well organised, communicated, and delivered effectively.
4. To use data, evidence, and feedback to inform decisions and continuous improvement, devising mechanisms for collecting, reporting and analysing available data.
About us
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.
We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The responsibilities include:
Operational Delivery: Coordinate and oversee the delivery of a number of defined operational activities, ensuring that objectives, deadlines, and performance standards are met. Resolve complex issues and escalate challenges to senior colleagues. This will involve consideringcomplex information and the identification and consideration of a range of options and consideration and analysis of trends that my drive the options.
Service Coordination and Support: Provide practical and administrative leadership for specific projects or workstreams. Support the implementation of service improvement initiatives by organising meetings, preparing reports, and tracking progress. Make adjustments tothe plan based on feedback and delivery progressasrequired.
Team Supervision: Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to staff, ensuring clarity of roles, effective communication, and a positive working environment. Participate in staff appraisal and development discussions under the direction of a IG Senior Manager.
Quality and Improvement: Contribute to a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Gather data, feedback, and evidence to inform service reviews and improvement activity. Support audit and evaluation processes within and beyond own areas of work. Implement the quality improvement process, ensuring learning and adaptation of plans and interventions asrequiredto respond to feedback and performance, considering the options available and data/information to support these options.
Performance and Reporting: Monitor local performance measures and maintain accurate records and reports. Production of information and updates for governance or assurance purposes andparticipateinidentifyingmechanisms forcollectingdata to meet the needs of relevant parties and stakeholders.
Resource and Financial Awareness: Manage allocated resources efficiently and ensure value for money. Handle procurement or budget monitoring tasks within delegated limits, following ICB financial procedures.
Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and statutory requirements. Maintain accurate documentation, risk logs, and audit trails to support safe and transparent service delivery.
Partnership and Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the ICB, system partners, and external agencies to support joined-up service delivery. Contribute to collaborative projects that improve outcomes for patients and local communities. This may involve communicating complex and sensitive information, seeking agreement, cooperation and collaboration between parties.
Person Specification
Skills
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., health, care, public services, management, or related discipline).
- Evidence of continuous professional development, with a track record of keeping skills and knowledge current.
- Familiarity with governance, compliance, and financial procedures in a public sector or healthcare environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Competent in using digital tools and systems to support reporting, coordination, and service improvement.
- Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
- Experience in handling incidents and investigation
- Experience in handling requests for personal information
- Delivering training to staff
- Good knowledge of Office 365 applications and Power Apps
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Central East ICB
Address
NHS Central East ICB
Cambridge
CB7 4EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.centraleast.icb.nhs.uk/