Information Governance Manager / Data Protection Officer (Internal only)

The post-holder will provide leadership and support in Information Governance, taking operational responsibility for ensuring the Trust meets its statutory and regulatory obligations in relation to Information Governance, including confidentiality, information security, Freedom of Information, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Governance/Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO)., Including but not limited to:

Provide specialist advice and guidance on information governance and records

management issues.

Provide advice and support to the organisation on all areas of information

governance and IG risk management.

Support and lead investigations of information governance-related breaches and

serious incidents

Develop and deliver Information Governance training for all levels of staff across the

Trust.

Collate supporting evidence and documentation for the annual submission of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

Author or review data sharing and processing agreements.

Knowledge and understanding of data protection law and practices, and a detailed understanding of how NHS England processes personal data.

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for ensuring the organisation complies with data protection laws and best practices.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.