Information Governance Manager
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Information Governance Professional looking for a new challenge in a high performing Trust that Puts people first.
Please note interviews will be held on Monday 14th September and the advert may close early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Main duties of the job
The Information Governance Manager will be responsible for supporting the Director of Corporate Affairs to maintain the highest levels of information governance by acting as the expert source of advice and expertise in IG for the Trust and for ensuring that systems and process are in place to ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relating to Information Governance. They will also be responsible for driving the development of a records management function within the organisation.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- First degree and on-going professional development through short courses or self-study
- Recognised Information Security and Records Management qualification
Experience
- Interpreting and applying legislation and statutory requirements.
- Experience of working with senior staff in a large diverse organisation in an Information Governance capacity.
- Experience of reviewing contracts with third party organisations to ensure they contain adequate data protection clauses.
- Experience of conducting data privacy impact assessments where necessary and ensure the Trust adheres to the privacy by design initiatives set out by the ICO
- Experience of putting in place records management policies and driving the development of effective records management practices.
- Working knowledge of the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018/GDPR and any relevant statutory provisions and any related legislation
- Experience of IT Project Management
- Experience in training staff in technical subjects such as information governance, data protection etc.
- Working knowledge of other relevant legislation in relation to Records Management
Experience
- Previous relevant experience in a corporate governance environment
- Extensive administrative or management experience at a senior level
- Experience of servicing high level committees and taking minutes
- Experience of providing a service to customers and encountering challenging and difficult situations
- Experience of working in the NHS
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.
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
1 Armstrong way
Southall
UB2 4SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk