Information Governance Manager

We are looking for an experienced and confident Information Governance Manager to join NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for 15 hours per week. This is a job-share opportunity, working in partnership with the Information Governance Manager already in post and as part of our wider specialist Information Governance team. Together, you will help ensure that robust, practical and proportionate arrangements are in place to keep the organisation safe and meet statutory and NHS requirements.

This is a varied and influential role in which you will turn complex information governance requirements into clear, workable solutions. You will provide expert advice across data protection, confidentiality, Caldicott, information security, information risk, data sharing and records management, while supporting senior leaders including the Caldicott Guardian, Senior Information Risk Owner, Data Protection Officer and Information Asset Owners.

This is a part-time position, with the expected working pattern being Thursdays and Fridays.

Main duties of the job

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

Provide expert, responsive advice on complex data protection, confidentiality, information security, records management and Caldicott matters.

Support delivery of the ICBs Information Governance Policy and Management Framework, including the annual Cyber Assessment Framework Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission.

Develop and review policies, procedures, guidance and assurance processes to maintain legal and regulatory compliance.

Lead and advise on data protection impact assessments, information risk assessments, data flows and information-sharing agreements.

Support Information Asset Owners to understand and manage information assets, information security risks and business continuity arrangements.

Design and deliver engaging information governance training for a wide range of colleagues.

Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and proposals for senior leaders and committees including the Audit and Risk Committee.

Build strong relationships across the ICB, the wider integrated care system and regional and national networks.

Deputise for the Head of Information Governance when required.

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.