Band 8b Head of Information Governance

This role forms part of the wider Information Governance service and is functionally responsible for the Information Rights and Records Management departments. This role will provide strategic leadership and subject matter expertise to the departments and wider trust. This role will be required to undertake broader Information Governance duties in support of the Corporate Information Governance department., The main duties for this role include:

• Management of the Information Rights and Records Management departments
• Providing expert advice in all matters relating to Information Governance
• Advising and leading of complex Data Protection Impact Assessments
• Budget management
• Contract management
• Supporting the trust's wider Information Governance agenda.
  
  This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and highly skilled Information Governance department. The department continually invests in the professional development of team members, and works on complex local, national and regional projects which directly contributes to improved patient care.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top