Overview
This role forms part of the Information Governance Team and provides senior and strategic information governance subject matter expertise to programmes and projects to achieve beneficial changes in line with the trust's strategic goals. The post-holder will deputise for the Head of Information Governance as required and will provide thought leadership on information governance requirements in the context of Integrated Care Systems (ICS), interoperability, large-scale analytics, and public-facing digital solutions. The Senior Information Governance Manager will undertake highly complex work with involvement from a range of organisations, services and stakeholders at regional and national levels.
Main duties
The main duties for this role include:
* Management of the Corporate Information Governance team
* Providing expert advice in all matters relating to Information Governance
* Advising and leading complex Data Protection Impact Assessments
* Budget management
* Contract management
* Supporting the trust\'s wider Information Governance agenda
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and highly skilled Information Governance department. The department invests in professional development and works on complex local, national and regional projects which contribute to improved patient care.
Details
Date posted: 09 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 391-RFL-7531445
Location: Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical responsibilities
1.1 Act as the trust\'s expert in advising on clinical incidents where information was a factor (integrity, availability, or security).
2. Responsibility for patients
2.1 Actively manage risk by implementing and shaping the trust information risk management procedures and strategy.
2.2 Maintain and update an active risk register; review key business processes and risk control points; report severe incidents in line with quality procedures.
3. Responsibility for policy and service development
3.1 Propose changes to projects and policies to improve delivery.
3.2 Contribute to the review and development of project information management systems and an integrated approach to project management.
4. Responsibility for financial and physical resources
4.1 Align budgets with staff resources and projects; monitor expenditure and ensure financial balance.
4.2 Support commissioning of projects and procurement of services.
4.3 Provide financial reports to Directors and the Board as required.
4.4 Provide strategic reports and briefings for directors and stakeholders.
4.5 Produce complex reports including financial returns.
4.6 Ensure compliance with Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
4.7 Strive for value for money and efficiency, aiming for recurrent financial balance.
5. Leading and managing
5.1 Manage operational aspects of the Freedom of Information Service.
5.2 Provide senior strategic advice on information governance across diverse settings.
5.3 Provide strategic leadership for information governance services and solutions to the trust and customers.
5.4 Analyze and interpret information from a wide range of sources to inform advice.
5.5 Lead information governance aspects of transformational change and new care models.
5.6 Align information governance with assurance and strategic objectives, including Data Protection, Information Risk, Information Security (non-technical) and Records Management.
5.7 Manage information incident escalation and investigation.
5.8 Engage with national and regional bodies and forums as required.
5.9 Support individual development and performance management in collaboration with line managers.
5.10 Ensure the team operates within agreed budgets.
5.11 Lead information systems development for collecting and interpreting data to inform short-, medium-, and long-term strategies.
5.12 Plan and evaluate methods for gathering, analysing, and presenting data.
5.13 Deliver projects to meet key performance indicators.
5.14 Coordinate Research & Development initiatives.
5.15 Lead development of Information Governance audit, assurance and consultancy products.
5.16 Develop audit and assurance products to drive quality improvement and enable benchmarking.
6. Information resources
6.1 Improve management information, analyse data, and enhance decision-making processes.
6.2 Ensure timely and accurate information analysis and reporting to management.
7. Research and development
7.1 Lead delivery of project plans, manage risks and dependencies, and support decision-making in the project.
7.2 Develop transition plans aligned with the project timetable and strategic direction.
7.3 Proactively manage stakeholders and resolve conflicts.
7.4 Maintain high standards of project delivery on time, to quality standards and cost-effectively.
7.5 Ensure project flexibility to meet changing requirements.
7.6 Plan and organise events/meetings and circulate minutes, agendas and presentations.
7.7 Demonstrate effective stakeholder management across departments and levels.
7.8 Support other project managers as required.
7.9 Consider impacts of change and oversee handover of products to ensure ownership.
7.10 Ensure projects have clear authority and risks are managed in line with NHS priorities.
General responsibilities
Infection control is everyone's responsibility. All staff must adhere to infection prevention and control policies and the Health Act code. Work with the Infection Control Team; monitor clinical practice and ensure ward environments meet high standards. Ensure monitoring data is provided to Directorate governance structures and staff attend infection control training as required.
Health and Safety at Work: Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others; cooperate with statutory requirements.
Person specification
Trust values: Essential – Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Desirable – Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent.
Confidentiality and data protection: Essential – Educated to masters level or equivalent senior-level experience in a specialist area.
Desirable – ISEB Information Security Management Principles qualification or equivalent.
Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a DBS disclosure.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered; UK Visas and Immigration guidance applies. See guidance on overseas criminal record checks where applicable.
Employer details
Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL
Employer website: royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
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