Team Coordinator IG & RecordsNHS

Job summary

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Information Governance professional to lead our Information Governance and Records team.

This is a key leadership role within Digital & Data Services, responsible for the operational management and development of the Trust's Information Governance, Records Management, Subject Access Requests and Information Rights functions. You will ensure the Trust maintains compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and NHS standards while supporting the safe, lawful and effective use of information across the organisation.

Working closely with the Trust's Data Protection Officer, SIRO, Caldicott Guardian and senior leaders, you will provide expert advice on information governance, records management, confidentiality, information sharing, data protection and access to information matters. You will lead investigations into information incidents and complaints, oversee information governance assurance activities, and support the development of policies, processes and organisational best practice.

A key element of the role will be leading the Trust's annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) submission, ensuring the organisation can demonstrate compliance with national requirements and drive continuous improvement in information governance and cyber assurance standards.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who:

Has significant experience within Information Governance, Records Management, Data Protection, Freedom of Information or Information Rights.

Possesses a strong understanding of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information legislation and NHS information governance requirements.

Has experience leading compliance, audit and assurance programmes, including the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

Can provide expert advice on complex governance, confidentiality and information sharing matters.

Has experience managing and developing teams within a busy operational environment.

Can build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.

Is able to analyse complex issues, interpret legislation and develop practical solutions.

Has excellent communication skills and can translate complex requirements into clear and actionable guidance.

Is committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services for patients and staff.

Job description

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

NHS pension scheme

Free eye tests

Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.