Job summary We require a knowledgeable and self-motivated Information Governance professional with recent comprehensive knowledge of Information Governance preferably in an NHS environment. This role will support the delivery of IG services across Frimley ICB. SCW is committed to our process of redeployment of at-risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Main duties of the job An Information Governance Consultant is responsible for the delivery of specialist Information Governance advice with a focus on national and local developments to enable compliance with the Data Protection Legislation (Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations 2016) and in addition, application of the Caldicott Principles along with all associated aspects of confidentiality and security. About us The role is designed to ensure successful delivery of the Data Security & Protection Toolkit and Framework in the NHS. The post may require travel to other SCW and customer sites if required. To find out more about what SCW has to offer, please visit Our offer to you page. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 891-CSU-7894SB Job locations Omega House - Flexible Working 891 Omega House, Eastleigh SO50 5PB Job description Job responsibilities Lead on information governance matters relating to SCW partners to ensure that tasks/projects are planned, managed and delivered effectively. Support and inform the targeting of resources, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of tasks and projects by providing high quality information governance support including complex information and analysis, communications and stakeholder management. Be a key member of the Information Governance service as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management. Job description Job responsibilities Lead on information governance matters relating to SCW partners to ensure that tasks/projects are planned, managed and delivered effectively. Support and inform the targeting of resources, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of tasks and projects by providing high quality information governance support including complex information and analysis, communications and stakeholder management. Be a key member of the Information Governance service as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management. Person Specification Values & Behaviours Essential Patient First - Customer Excellence Aspirational Collaborative Insightful Respectful Education Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of recent experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Knowledge & Experience Essential Evidence of continued professional development Experience in communications and stakeholder management A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it Recent experience of the Data Protection Act / General Data Protection Regulations and other key information legislation Recent experience in information governance assurance frameworks and delivering to the required standard of quality assurance and audit Recent experience of working in Information Governance roles in the NHS or equivalent organisation with similar complexity of IG requirements Experience of managing and reporting Information risks and incidents Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level Ability to develop and deliver training suitable to staff at all levels Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Leading teams of varying numbers, disciplines and skill levels, managing performance reviews and motivating team members towards successful achievement of objectives Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales Desirable Knowledge of Information Security standards relevant to the NHS and ISO27001 Skills & Capabilities Essential Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Must be able to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders/customers on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups/customers Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement; business planning processes Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals; Understand of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships Car driver / owner or reasonable alternative Desirable Experience of managing a team without direct line management Person Specification Values & Behaviours Essential Patient First - Customer Excellence Aspirational Collaborative Insightful Respectful Education Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of recent experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Knowledge & Experience Essential Evidence of continued professional development Experience in communications and stakeholder management A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it Recent experience of the Data Protection Act / General Data Protection Regulations and other key information legislation Recent experience in information governance assurance frameworks and delivering to the required standard of quality assurance and audit Recent experience of working in Information Governance roles in the NHS or equivalent organisation with similar complexity of IG requirements Experience of managing and reporting Information risks and incidents Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level Ability to develop and deliver training suitable to staff at all levels Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Leading teams of varying numbers, disciplines and skill levels, managing performance reviews and motivating team members towards successful achievement of objectives Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales Desirable Knowledge of Information Security standards relevant to the NHS and ISO27001 Skills & Capabilities Essential Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Must be able to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders/customers on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups/customers Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement; business planning processes Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals; Understand of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships Car driver / owner or reasonable alternative Desirable Experience of managing a team without direct line management Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit Address Omega House - Flexible Working 891 Omega House, Eastleigh SO50 5PB Employer's website https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)