Main area Information Governance Support Manager Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00. Onsite working will be expected for 3 days of the week.) Job ref 408-25-573
Employer Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Clatterbridge Town Bebington, Wirral Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/08/2025 23:59
Information Governance Support Manager
Band 5
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Job overview
The Information Governance team is looking to recruit a highly motivated, well-organised individual to support the Data Governance Manager in producing and delivering key initiatives throughout the Trust and to promote best practice in all issues relating to Information Governance.
Main duties of the job
The role involves the investigation of Information Governance related incidents, the development and delivery of relevant training/awareness materials and providing advice and guidance on matters related to confidentiality, information sharing, information rights and data protection. You will also assist with the submission of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the main requirements of the Data Protection Act and other associated legislation and guidance impacting upon Information Governance.
The role also includes responsibility for line managing the Data Quality team and the Information Governance support staff. Ideally you will have previous supervisory experience as well as the ability to motivate staff.
Applicants should have excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Working for our organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Information Governance Support Manager position available with WUTH.
Person specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* ECDL or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to supervisor the work of others
* Ability to maintain a professional approach whilst under pressure
* Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
* Good time management/organisational skills
* Knowledge and understanding of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and related Information Governance initiatives
* Fully understand existing legislation that impact upon Information Governance including UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and national guidance
* High level of written and communication skills
* Leadership Skills
Personal Attributes
* Professional manner
* Polite and friendly manner
* Flexible approach to demanding workload
Other Requirements
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
General Information
You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently.
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.
Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).
The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.
DBS Information
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.
If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.
The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK
Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.
UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .
This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.
For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recr uitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.
Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.
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