Job summary
The Data Assurance and Protection Manager will develop and manage the Information Governance and Information Quality Assurance agendas for the Trust, ensuring that any action plans, policies and procedures are fully implemented. The post holder will manage Data Protection, Caldicott Principles, confidentiality, Information legislation requests (FOI, SAR, police or other public bodies).
This role is pivotal in ensuring the Trust's digital assurance and data protection frameworks are robust, compliant, and aligned with strategic goals, ultimately supporting the organisation in the delivery of high-quality mental health services. The post holder will provide specialised knowledge and expert advice across all aspects to patients, members of the public and staff of all levels in the organisation.
The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing the performance of the teams and monitoring the quality of the service to maximise the effectiveness of the available resources.
The Digital Assurance services are supporting the mental health Trust and its partnerships with academic, local authority, and voluntary sector partners. The Data Assurance and Protection Manager will actively participate in national and regional health and social care initiatives, promoting the Trust's expertise and ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act (2018), and other relevant legislation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and manage digital assurance teams in the delivery and management of the digital assurance function that is fit to support the vision and digital aspirations of a mental health trust, to empower service users, support clinicians, enable research, improve productivity, and support organisational performance with digital tools, technology and best use of data.
Promote the maximum and effective utilisation of clinical and corporate data for the benefit of service users and the greater good of the public in line with relevant legislation, health and social care standards, ethical principles.
Support better use of information assets through engagement and support of Information Asset Owners/Assistants, that will enhance treatment and care options with better outcomes for service users, flexible and efficient professional practice for staff, compliant and lawful clinical and corporate operations for the Trust.
Support the digital assurance team to continuously improve services promoting safe innovation, developing staff and setting objectives to ensure that services are provided to agreed scope and quality targets within available financial resources.
Help create a vision for the future of IG in the Trust and key partnerships, clearly and enthusiastically communicate it, together with supportive objectives and operational plans.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Leadership and Management
- Evidence of CPD within the last 3 years
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPD in the area
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification in leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of healthcare regulations, data privacy laws, and ethical considerations related to digital healthcare initiatives.
- oKnowledge of good governance processes within healthcare.
Desirable
- oStrong knowledge of digital technologies and trends in healthcare, such as electronic health records, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and mobile health applications.
- oUnderstanding of the challenges and opportunities in mental health services and how digital transformation can address them.
Skills
Essential
- Experience of RPA, AI, Mobile Health applications
- Ability to handle highly complex and sensitive information for communication with staff at all levels, including senior managers, executive directors and the Trust Board.
- oProblem-solving mindset, with the ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to challenges.
Desirable
- oStrong project management skills, with the ability to lead, plan, and execute complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Experience
Essential
- Strong leadership and team management, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross functional teams.
- Considerable demonstrable experience of working with patient information, information governance, and digital clinical safety.
- Experience in risk management, particularly around patient information and information systems
- Experience of developing standard operating procedures for teams and successful implantation and review of these.
- Previous experience of supporting digital transformation and implementing digital technologies in teams
Desirable
- oExperience of using project management tools and processes and their application in practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Leadership and Management
- Evidence of CPD within the last 3 years
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPD in the area
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification in leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of healthcare regulations, data privacy laws, and ethical considerations related to digital healthcare initiatives.
- oKnowledge of good governance processes within healthcare.
Desirable
- oStrong knowledge of digital technologies and trends in healthcare, such as electronic health records, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and mobile health applications.
- oUnderstanding of the challenges and opportunities in mental health services and how digital transformation can address them.
Skills
Essential
- Experience of RPA, AI, Mobile Health applications
- Ability to handle highly complex and sensitive information for communication with staff at all levels, including senior managers, executive directors and the Trust Board.
- oProblem-solving mindset, with the ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to challenges.
Desirable
- oStrong project management skills, with the ability to lead, plan, and execute complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Experience
Essential
- Strong leadership and team management, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross functional teams.
- Considerable demonstrable experience of working with patient information, information governance, and digital clinical safety.
- Experience in risk management, particularly around patient information and information systems
- Experience of developing standard operating procedures for teams and successful implantation and review of these.
- Previous experience of supporting digital transformation and implementing digital technologies in teams
Desirable
- oExperience of using project management tools and processes and their application in practice.
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).
