Information Governance Manager for Research

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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for any talented Information Governance colleagues to fulfil a temporary post and gain valuable experience in the NHS health research space. As the IG Manager for Research, the post holder will provide highly specialist advice within the information governance team contributing towards meeting information governance, data protection and privacy standards including the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and reducing information risks.

The post holder will be required to deputise for the Head of Information Governance as required. The post-holder will be expected to work with various members of staff across the organisation, external agencies, and patients and the general public.

Knowledge of research processes is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

The Information Governance Manager works as part of the Information Governance and Data Protection team supporting the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection, and is responsible for:
• Leading in the delivery of objectives within the Information Governance agenda
• Deputising for the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer as required
• Be a subject matter specialist in information governance topics to provide effective and timely advice to Trust staff on all aspects of Information Governance through the management of formal communication channels
• Act as primary contact for all research queries from our Joint Research Office
• Providing support to the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer in the development of the Trusts Information Governance strategic framework and regulatory requirements, e.g., data protection and security toolkit and ensuring the compliance of the research department
• Delivery of the Information Governance Trust-wide programme of training and communications
• Overseeing the Records and Information Governance Group is administered appropriately
• Supporting the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer in providing assurance to the Trust Board on Data Protection issues, including the Annual Governance Statement, the DSP Toolkit submission, and any Well-led review.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Professional qualification(s) in information governance field(s).
• Knowledge of Data Security and Protection Toolkit, DPA, FOIA and security standards
• Knowledge of the NHS information governance framework
• Professional accreditation or equivalent experience in a specialist discipline

Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of IG and its interaction with complex information systems.
• IG experience (at least 2 years) in a team within an NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
• Experience of implementing organisation-wide IG policies and procedures.
• Experience of developing and implementing records management training and awareness programmes for staff.
• Experience of gaining and maintaining a clear understanding of business objectives
• Thorough knowledge of the NHS Information Governance Agenda and the NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit
• Experience of cross-team and cross-discipline working with multiple organisations, external agencies and organisations
• Dealing with members of the public

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of research practices as they relate to information governance in the health research sector

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Working within a team skills.
• Good decision making and organisational skills.
• Specialist understanding or experience of IG issues relating to supporting healthcare systems
• Presenting to and persuading large groups of (often senior) managers and conveying complex concepts clearly and persuasively
• Ability to prioritise between competing demands and allocate resources accordingly.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 688.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)