Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

About the Company

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides health and wellbeing services for a population of around 1.4 million people. The services provided include community services such as community nursing, health visiting, podiatry, and dentistry, as well as inpatient and community mental health services. The Trust employs around 7,500 members of staff across over 400 sites.

The Trust's services are within easy reach of the Lake District, the Forest of Bowland, Blackpool, Southport and the Yorkshire Moors, as well as the historic cities of Lancaster, Manchester, Preston, Liverpool and the market towns of Garstang, Chorley and Bury. The M6, M60, M61, M65 and M55 motorways bring 50 percent of the UK's population within a two-hour drive. Manchester and Liverpool airports are all within easy reach.

The Trust invests in its staff and seeks to provide them with opportunities for professional, personal and career development. We welcome applications from people of all diverse backgrounds.

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Company Name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Job Title

Information Governance Specialist – Team Leader

Job Description

**Job title:** Information Governance Specialist – Team Leader **Role Summary:** Lead a dedicated Information Governance team within a digital healthcare organisation. Ensure compliance with data protection legislation, oversee the Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission, guide policy development, manage risk assessments, and foster a culture of data protection through training and stakeholder engagement. **Expactations:** - Direct and manage IG Officers to meet performance and audit targets. - Produce and maintain the Information Asset Register and Records of Processing Activities. - Deliver the organisation’s annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission. - Conduct audits, site visits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate IG risks. - Develop and deliver IG training, awareness programmes, and briefing materials. - Liaise with national regulators (ICO, NHS England) and external providers on IG matters. - Support Electronic Patient Record initiatives and related projects. **Key Responsibilities:** - Supervise IG Officers, allocating tasks, setting priorities, and reviewing outcomes. - Provide expert advice on GDPR, FOI, confidentiality, and data security to cross‑functional teams. - Monitor compliance through regular audits and risk assessments, reporting findings to senior leadership. - Lead the creation and delivery of IG training and awareness programmes for staff. - Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including regulators and third‑party vendors. - Maintain and update the Information Asset Register and processing activity documentation. **Required Skills:** - Deep knowledge of GDPR, FOI, NHS data protection regulations, and confidentiality best practices. - Experience in audit design, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring. - Strong project management and organisational abilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication, with the capacity to train and influence stakeholders. - Ability to analyse complex information and provide clear, actionable guidance. - Team leadership and people management skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Licence in a relevant field (e.g., Information Management, Law, Healthcare Administration) or equivalent experience. - Professional certification in Information Governance such as CIPP/E, CIPP/G, or equivalent recognised credentials. ---

Bamber bridge, United kingdom

Hybrid

03-12-2025