Job summary
Are you ready to lead the way in protecting patient data and shaping information governance across a vital NHS service?
At SECAmb, we're more than an ambulance service -- we're a values-driven organisation committed to delivering compassionate, patient-first care. We're now seeking an experienced and motivated Information Governance Lead to join our team and help us safeguard the information that underpins safe, effective healthcare.
Interested?
If you're passionate about data governance and want to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
This is a pivotal role in our Trust. We're looking for someone who can bring both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to help us embed strong governance across everything we do. If you're a leader that is passionate about protecting patient data and enabling safe care, we'd love to hear from you."-- Head of Information Governance / Data Protection Officer
What you'll be doing:
As our Information Governance Lead, you'll:
- Lead and deliver IG strategies aligned with NHS and legal frameworks.
- Oversee key programmes including the Information Asset Register, DSPT, and Cyber Assessment Framework.
- Provide expert advice on national and local IG developments.
- Investigate and manage IG incidents, breaches, and risks.
- Deliver DPIAs and information sharing agreements with precision.
- Educate and train staff at all levels on IG responsibilities.
- Deputise for the Head of Information Governance / DPO when required.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to embed best practices.
- Provide leadership and line management responsibilities for other members of the team.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has in-depth knowledge of UK GDPR, NHS IG frameworks, and DSPT
- Can lead complex IG programmes with confidence and clarity
- Is a skilled communicator, able to engage diverse audiences
- Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Resides within the Trust's locality areas (Kent, Surrey, Sussex)
About us
Why join us?
- Impactful work: Your leadership will directly support patient safety, trust, and regulatory compliance.
- Flexible working: Hybrid arrangements available, with travel required across our sites in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.
- Professional development: Opportunities to grow through IG certifications, leadership training, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Supportive culture: Join a team that values integrity, learning, and continuous improvement
- Option to join NHS pension scheme
- A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
- Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
- Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
- Access to occupational health and counselling services.
- Award winning wellbeing hub
- Back up buddy App
- Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Information Governance Lead will support the Trust and external organisations as a subject matter expert reporting directly to the Head of Information Governance / DPO.
An Information Governance Lead 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.
Lead on the ongoing Information Asset Owner (IAO) / Information Asset Register programme using project management methodology and delivering IAO training.
The role is designed to ensure successful completion and delivery of the Cyber Assessment Framework / Data Security & Protection Toolkit and Information Governance Framework in the NHS, both to external customers and internally to SECAmb staff. The post will require travel to other SECAmb and other partner organisation sites if required.
This job helps improve outcomes for patients, service users and populations by: Helping to get the right people with the right information in the right place at the right time to support patients, service users and populations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Information Governance Lead will support the Trust and external organisations as a subject matter expert reporting directly to the Head of Information Governance / DPO.
An Information Governance Lead 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.
Lead on the ongoing Information Asset Owner (IAO) / Information Asset Register programme using project management methodology and delivering IAO training.
The role is designed to ensure successful completion and delivery of the Cyber Assessment Framework / Data Security & Protection Toolkit and Information Governance Framework in the NHS, both to external customers and internally to SECAmb staff. The post will require travel to other SECAmb and other partner organisation sites if required.
This job helps improve outcomes for patients, service users and populations by: Helping to get the right people with the right information in the right place at the right time to support patients, service users and populations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of recent experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Desirable
- Recent extensive experience in information governance assurance frameworks and delivering to the required standard of quality assurance and audit.
Knowledge
Essential
- We require a knowledgeable and self-motivated Information Governance Lead with recent comprehensive knowledge of Information Governance preferably in an NHS environment.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience / qualifications in the Data Protection Act / General Data Protection Regulations and other key information legislation.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
- The Information Governance Lead must demonstrate that they have solely completed a minimum of 2 Data Security & Protection Toolkits
- Recent experience in information governance assurance frameworks and delivering to the required standard of quality assurance and audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of recent experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
Desirable
- Recent extensive experience in information governance assurance frameworks and delivering to the required standard of quality assurance and audit.
Knowledge
Essential
- We require a knowledgeable and self-motivated Information Governance Lead with recent comprehensive knowledge of Information Governance preferably in an NHS environment.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience / qualifications in the Data Protection Act / General Data Protection Regulations and other key information legislation.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it
- The Information Governance Lead must demonstrate that they have solely completed a minimum of 2 Data Security & Protection Toolkits
- Recent experience in information governance assurance frameworks and delivering to the required standard of quality assurance and audit
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
