NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Information Manager

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Job summary

The Information Manager will ensure that the ICB has a managed and co-ordinated approach to the implementation of Information Governance. The post holder will work alongside the Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs and the Digital Director as the operational lead for ICB internal Information Governance, and provide specialist Information Governance and Data Protection leadership across Northamptonshire Integrated Care System initiatives, concentrating mainly (but not exclusively) on the secondary uses of personal data and leading collaboration between system partners to ensure compliance with the latest Information Governance requirements.

Main duties of the job

The Information Manager will provide specialised knowledge to senior management and staff and ensure that clear guidance is available and published to ensure that the organisation meets both its statutory and legal obligations.

The post holder will work closely with internal and external partners to develop robust information governance systems and processes that meet statutory and NHS requirements.

o The role supports the ICB in driving transformation as well as value for money in planning, commissioning, and service.o The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery.o The role works collaboratively with ICS peers to enable sharing of data to support ICS objectives.

o The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Northamptonshire ICB on our information governance journey, working closely with the Deputy Director of Corporate Affairs and the Digital Director to ensure the ICB has a managed and co-ordinated approach to the implementation of Information Governance.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

086-5461104

Job locations

Francis Crick House (note relocating office to Haylock House NN15 6EY)

Summerhouse Roard

Kettering

NN3 6BF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Information Manager will be responsible for the following areas:

  • ICB Information Governance Management
  • ICB Data Protection
  • ICB Freedom of Information
  • ICB Data Security Incident Management
  • ICB Information Security
  • ICB Information Governance Management
  • On Call
  • Project Management

Operational responsibilities:

  • To oversee team members and Commissioning Support colleagues to deliver the commissioned service.
  • Supporting the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments with stakeholders across the ICS regarding use of data for, among other purposes, secondary uses.
  • Assessing completed Data Protection Impact Assessment and other documentation for completeness and appropriateness, as well as making recommendations based on that assessment to ICS Information Governance Forum.
  • Proactively creating documentation to ensure processes around the secondary uses of personal data remain compliant with Data Protection and related legislation.
  • Drafting reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Chief Officers
  • Collate as required, qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to develop robust business cases and contribute to project products.
  • Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making.
  • Responsible for proposing and drafting changes, implementation and interpretation to policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs) which may impact service.
  • Supporting the standardisation of paperwork/policies/processing across Northamptonshire.
  • Proposes changes to own function making recommendations for other service delivery.
  • Maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies from government departments for example pensions, change management, constitution. This will assist in the thinking and definition of the strategy discussions for the Network and stakeholders.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Information Manager will be responsible for the following areas:

  • ICB Information Governance Management
  • ICB Data Protection
  • ICB Freedom of Information
  • ICB Data Security Incident Management
  • ICB Information Security
  • ICB Information Governance Management
  • On Call
  • Project Management

Operational responsibilities:

  • To oversee team members and Commissioning Support colleagues to deliver the commissioned service.
  • Supporting the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments with stakeholders across the ICS regarding use of data for, among other purposes, secondary uses.
  • Assessing completed Data Protection Impact Assessment and other documentation for completeness and appropriateness, as well as making recommendations based on that assessment to ICS Information Governance Forum.
  • Proactively creating documentation to ensure processes around the secondary uses of personal data remain compliant with Data Protection and related legislation.
  • Drafting reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Chief Officers
  • Collate as required, qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to develop robust business cases and contribute to project products.
  • Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making.
  • Responsible for proposing and drafting changes, implementation and interpretation to policies, guidelines and service level agreements (SLAs) which may impact service.
  • Supporting the standardisation of paperwork/policies/processing across Northamptonshire.
  • Proposes changes to own function making recommendations for other service delivery.
  • Maintain a good knowledge of emerging policies from government departments for example pensions, change management, constitution. This will assist in the thinking and definition of the strategy discussions for the Network and stakeholders.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in London and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Significant experience of successfully leading and operating and IG assurance framework in a politically sensitive environment. Member of relevant professional body e.g., ISEB, (Data Protection or Information Security) ISEB Practitioner
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy in London and appreciate the implications of this on engagement Significant experience of successfully leading and operating and IG assurance framework in a politically sensitive environment. Member of relevant professional body e.g., ISEB, (Data Protection or Information Security) ISEB Practitioner

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

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Francis Crick House (note relocating office to Haylock House NN15 6EY)

Summerhouse Roard

Kettering

NN3 6BF


Employer's website

https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Francis Crick House (note relocating office to Haylock House NN15 6EY)

Summerhouse Roard

Kettering

NN3 6BF


Employer's website

https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Digital Director

Kirstie Watson

kirstie.watson8@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 to £68,525 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

086-5461104

Job locations

Francis Crick House (note relocating office to Haylock House NN15 6EY)

Summerhouse Roard

Kettering

NN3 6BF


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