Information Governance Manager

Job summary

The post holder will be Information Governance Manager and the Deputy Data Protection Officer for the locality.

They will be a subject matter expert, and have professional experience in Data Protection Law, Common Law Duty of Confidentiality, Records Management, and the Subject Access Requests. They will be an advisor on these matters to the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO), Caldicott Guardian, Senior Managers and GP Practices.

They will work collaboratively with the wider Information Governance Team to ensure NHS GM achieves compliance with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and legislative Acts.

Provide specialist knowledge and guidance in relation to IG matters, and lead on designated Data, Security and Protection (DSP) projects.

The postholder will provide an IG support service to the GP Practices within their locality and depending upon local arrangements may act as their named Data Protection Officer.

Main duties of the job

The Locality IG Manager will work closely with the NHS GM SIRO, IG Service Delivery Lead and IG Policy and Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with all relevant data protection legislation and provide regular assurance to the appropriate governance groups.

As the Deputy Data Protection Officer for the locality, you will have the autonomy to advise on IG matters within your area and you must be able to operate independently with minimal supervision and will have the authority to communicate directly with the Locality Partnership Board, bypassing line management if required, to raise any concerns.

The post holder will be IG Manager and Deputy DPO for the locality, but they will be required to work closely with other IG Managers to provide cover and lead on specific projects.

About us

Required to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with a wide of range of Senior Managers, Clinicians and other care professionals working across multiple organisations on IG matters such as the implementation of highly complex data sharing initiatives.

As the subject matter expert, you will provide IG advice and support to staff at all levels within NHS GM and GP Practices and how it applies to their roles.

Communicate highly complex, sensitive, and often contentious information in areas such as data protection law, common law duty of confidentiality, subject access rights, records management and freedom of information to staff, patients, and the public, including the ability to present to large groups.

Represent NHS GM at local, regional, and national IG-related meetings.

Key working relationships

Senior Information Risk Owner

Caldicott Guardian

Deputy Director of Data and Analytics (Place and Data Governance)

Information Governance Service Delivery Lead

Digital and IT Leads

GPs and Senior Managers

GP Practice Managers

Greater Manchester Information Governance Group

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