An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Directorate's Information Governance Team for an experienced Information Governance professional to join us as Primary Care Support & Information Governance Assurance Lead on a secondment basis to provide maternity cover until 31 May 2027 .
This is a key role supporting the delivery of Information Governance and Primary Care programmes across NHS Wales. Working closely with the Primary Care Support and Information Governance Assurance Manager and Head of Information Governance, you will help ensure the successful implementation, monitoring and assurance of a range of Information Governance work programmes. You will also contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Welsh Information Governance Toolkit.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Information Governance principles, including Data Protection, Confidentiality and Information Assurance, together with experience of leading or supporting Information Governance-related projects and work programmes.
This post is a secondment for 8 months until 31st May 2027 to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Essential Requirements
Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in an Information Governance role.
Demonstrable experience of delivering Information Governance work programmes and initiatives.
Sound knowledge of Information Governance legislation, standards and best practice, including UK GDPR and Data Protection requirements.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills.
Desirable Requirements
Recognised qualification in Data Protection or a related Information Governance discipline.
Experience of working within the NHS or a healthcare environment.
Location and Flexible Working
This role can be based at either our Cardiff or Mold office.
We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time, job share and/or other flexible working arrangements.
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Please note that this position is available on a secondment basis only . Applicants must obtain support from their line manager prior to submitting an application.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to work, together with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. They will play a key role in supporting the development and maintenance of a robust Information Governance framework, providing expert advice, guidance and support to programmes and stakeholders on all aspects of Information Governance, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
On a day-to-day basis, the postholder will be responsible for delivering Information Governance activities across Primary Care services and supporting the ongoing development and assurance of the Welsh Information Governance Toolkit. The role will involve providing specialist Information Governance expertise, identifying best practice, supporting compliance with relevant legislation and standards, and making recommendations to support continuous improvement.
Applicants must possess strong Information Governance knowledge and experience. Experience of working within a health and/or social care environment would be advantageous, although it is not essential for this role.
Given the geographical spread of the service, the postholder will be required to adopt a flexible approach to working and be willing to travel occasionally to sites across Wales. This may involve overnight stays where required.
Providing specialist Information Governance advice and guidance to Primary Care projects and supporting the ongoing development and deployment of the Welsh IG Toolkit.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
