Data Governance Manager (Information Governance)

Are you an experienced Information Governance professional ready for your next challenge?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Information Governance team.

As an Information Governance subject matter expert, you will provide specialist advice and support on data protection, confidentiality, information security, and records management.

The Data Governance Manager is a new role and the post holder will have a specific responsibility for supporting and advising on the information governance requirements of data being used by the ICB for secondary use purposes (such as for population health management), helping ensure data is stored, used and shared securely, lawfully and in line with NHS standards and best practice requirements.

Working with senior leaders, NHS colleagues and health and care partner organisations, you will navigate complex information governance requirements and provide pragmatic solutions that enable the safe, lawful and effective use of data.

If youre looking for a fulfilling role where your information governance expertise can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the information governance team you will:

Provide expert information governance advice across the ICB.

Advise the Senior Information Risk Owner, Caldicott Guardian and Information Asset Owners on complex information governance matters.

Lead and support the information governance requirements for the secondary use of data.

Support the development of, advise and monitor compliance with data protection impact assessments, data sharing agreements and data sharing framework contracts.

Advise on and support the information governance requirements for data sub-licensing arrangements with health and care partners.

Monitor information governance compliance in relation to data sharing and sub-licensing requirements.

Provide information governance advice in relation to the use of nationally provided products, such as the Federated Data Platform.

Provide specialist information governance advice for evaluation and service improvement activities being undertaken by the ICB.

NHS West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.

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 characteristics.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a working Carer passport.