Information Governance Manager - INTERNAL ONLY

Job summary

Working within the Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) function at South Western Ambulance Foundation Trust this interesting and important role will lead on ensuring the highest levels on information governance compliance across the Trust. Managing a small team of dedicated professionals the Information Governance Manager will lead on the Trusts requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), now CAF, the Trust's Freedom of Information (FoI), Subject Access Request (SAR) in accordance with statutory guidelines and the retention of data policies in line with ROPA requirements. A great leader and communicator this role will work with internal and external stakeholders ensuring the management and processing of information requests and other responsibilities under the Data Protection Act to ensure mandatory and legal requirements are met.

Main duties of the job

• Management and oversight of DSPT requirements
• Manage the Trusts obligations and compliance in relation to FOI's and SAR's providing specialist as needed.
• Day to day management of the Information Governance team
• Maintain an update knowledge of legislation, guidance and policy in relation to Data Protection, GDPR and Information Governance.
• Reporting (and subsequent investigation input as/if required) of IG incidents meeting the DSP thresholds for reporting.
• Work with the Trust's Cyber Security team to ensure that any new ICT solutions, business changes, or new projects, are introduced and implemented within the Trust in compliance with UK Data Protection and GDPR
• Creation(where needed), review, and maintenance of a suite of modern, fit-for-purpose IG policies which support overall Trust service delivery of the Information Governance agenda.
• Management of Data Destruction and Records Retention policies and processes to ensure only appropriate records are maintained in accordance with GDPR legislative requirements, obsolete records being destroyed to minimise costs and legislative breaches

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SWAST Trust HQ

Abbey Court

Exeter

EX2 7HY

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SWAST Trust HQ

Abbey Court

Exeter

EX2 7HY

Employer's website

https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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