We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Information Governance Manager to join our National Student Mental Health Partnership Programme (NSMHPP) office. The role will be based within Student Life but will work across Wales so a flexible approach to site visits and home working is anticipated. The role will support workstreams to improve data sharing between the NHS and post-16 Education Providers to support access between providers and the understanding of student mental health in Wales. The role will include working with a range of partners from student services, clinicians and IT and data professionals with varied backgrounds and levels of expertise, the role holder must be personable, diligent and a confident communicator with excellence organisational and networking skills to deal with the varied demands of the role.
The primary purpose for the role will be to work with a range of data controllers and staff from across post-16 Education providers and Healthcare to provide specialist support to overcome barriers to data sharing. The role holder will lead on the development of appropriate data sharing agreements with the data controllers to support improvements in data sharing. This is across 2 workstreams supporting pathway developments for student mental health between the NHS and Post-16 Education Providers and the development of standardising Student Mental Health data across Wales in post-16 education.
The National Student Mental Health Partnership Programme includes workstreams with all Welsh Higher Education Institutes, Further Education Institutes and NHS Health Boards. The programme is funded to develop a shared programme of work which will improve access to mental health support for post-16 education students in Wales. The funding is secured until July 2025, but additional funding may be sought for the role for a longer contract under Medr, the new Commission for Tertiary Education and Research, if this is required.
It is assumed this post will be based in Cardiff University, but regular visits to other partner sites are anticipated. The role may combine home working and visits to partner sites across Wales, therefore regular travel will be required.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term until 31st July 2025.
Salary: £50,694 - £55,295 per annum, pro rata for hours worked (Grade 7)
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pro rata for part time staff, local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.
Date advert posted: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Closing date: Friday, 6 December 2024
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.