Information Governance and Records ManagerNHS
Job summary
Join our Information Governance (IG) team as an Information Governance and Records Manager and play an important role in supporting the Trust to manage information safely, lawfully and effectively.
Working closely with the Head and Deputy Head of Information Governance, you will contribute to the delivery of IG strategies, policies and compliance across Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
This is a varied role with the opportunity to:
- Support data protection audits and the annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit requirements.
- Provide advice on information governance matters, including information sharing, contracts and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
- Promote good records management and support staff through training and guidance.
- Coordinate agendas, reports and minutes for key Information Governance and Information Asset Group meetings.
- Help ensure the Trust meets relevant legislation, national guidance and best practice.
- Lead the Trust-wide archiving service, ensuring records are appropriately retained, archived or securely destroyed.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust and help strengthen a culture of good information governance and records management.
We welcome applications from people with different experiences and backgrounds who can bring a collaborative, organised and solutions-focused approach to this important role.
Main duties of the job
As Information Governance and Records Manager, you will support the effective management of information and records across the Trust.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer with IG strategies, policies, compliance and assurance.
- Advising on relevant requirements, including UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Access to Health Records Act 1990, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations, confidentiality, Caldicott principles and records management guidance.
- Supporting data protection audits and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
- Providing timely advice on information governance queries, including contracts, information sharing and transfer agreements, service mobilisations and demobilisations, and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date Data Protection Impact Assessments and the FOI Publication Scheme.
- Supporting records management training and raising awareness of good practice.
- Coordinating information governance meetings, including agendas, reports and minutes.
- Managing the Trust-wide archiving service, including identifying and appraising records, preparing records for archiving and ensuring appropriate destruction in line with national guidance.
Job description
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.