Group Information Governance Manager

This role forms part of the wider Information Governance (IG) team, supporting both Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for providing senior and strategic information governance subject matter expertise and will be responsible for the operational management and delivery of the Information Governance function for both Trusts.

The Group Information Governance Manager will be responsible for work that is highly complex in nature and will have involvement from a range of organisations, services, stakeholders at a regional and national level.

Working closely with the Group Head of Information Governance, the role will support compliance with all relevant legislation and ensuring effective implementation of IG strategy and translating strategic direction into operational delivery. This will include deputising for the Group Head of IG where necessary, including in the provision of Data Protection Officer duties.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Experience

Desirable: - oExperience of working across organisational boundaries or partnerships

Qualifications

Desirable: - oPostgraduate qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Managment

Essential: - oExperience of managing or supervising staff; - oAbility to lead operational service delivery; - oAbility to support delivery of organisational objectives