Main duties of the job

As a professional manager working at corporate level across the organisation with considerable freedom to act, the post holder will play a key role in the delivery of the Information Governance agenda.

The post holder will have expert/specialist knowledge in managing all information governance arrangements and will ensure that the Health Board takes a managed and coordinated approach to Information Governance across the organisation and partner organisations in line with statutory and local requirements/arrangements.

The post holder will provide expert advice and guidance to the Board, clinical and corporate divisions, and staff, on all information governance matters and will also liaise with other stakeholders and external bodies.

The post holder will be responsible for the development, maintenance and delivery of the information governance agenda. including:

  • Data Protection legislation
  • Caldicott
  • Code of Confidentiality
  • Freedom of Information
  • Records Management
  • Information Security
  • Information Sharing

    • The post holder will also support the Head of Information Governance by taking delegated responsibility for elements of the Healthcare Standards as above and undertake regular organisation wide audits to ensure compliance.

    The post holder is required to work within broad policies and act independently in order to achieve defined results by using their own interpretation and seeking peer/external advice where necessary.

    Working for our organisation

    If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

    Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

    Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

    Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

    Person specification

    Qualifications and/or Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Educated to higher degree level (e.g. Masters) or equivalent level of experience. Professional qualification relating to Information Governance
  • Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development
  • Sound knowledge in the principles of Data Protection Legislation, Freedom of Information Act, NHS Code of Confidentiality.
  • Sound knowledge in the areas of Caldicott, Patient Confidentiality, Information Security, WASPI & Information Sharing
  • Knowledge of risk management & investigation processes.
  • In depth knowledge of Informatics systems and procedures acquired through a combination of specialist training and relevant study

    • Desirable criteria

  • Professional qualification relating to Information Governance
  • Awareness of local & National Information Governance Strategies

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Proven relevant experience in NHS information governance
  • Experience in dealing with complex issues.
  • Experience of change management. Previous experience working as manager in an information governance role either in NHS or in the public sector.
  • Auditing experience
  • Experience of delivering training courses and associated materials.
  • Management / supervisory experience

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of writing policies and guidance.
  • Experience of Healthcare Standards
  • Previous experience working as manager in an information governance role either in NHS or in the public sector.

    • Aptitude and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Confident communication and time management skills both written and oral.
  • Confident communication and time management skills both written and oral.
  • Ability to influence, negotiate and act with tact and diplomacy.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail particularly when working under pressure and to tight timescales under legislation.
  • Ability to work with discretion, sensitivity and maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Ability to produce reports that evaluate and present complex data in a high standard and understandable way.
  • High level IT Skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Supervisory skills.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Experience of using DATIX Management System.
  • Project Management skills.

    • Values

    Essential criteria

  • Motivated and enthusiastic about the challenges of the post.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and also an effective team player

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to travel to all sites to attend meetings or provide training etc
  • Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation
  • Committed to continued professional development

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    Welsh language skills are desirable