At University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering excellent care every time. Information is one of our most valuable assets, and we are seeking an experienced and motivated Information Governance Validation and Release Manager to lead the Trust's validation and disclosure function.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled information governance professional to play a pivotal role in ensuring the Trust meets its legal and regulatory obligations while safeguarding patient confidentiality and supporting the timely release of information.
About the Role
As the Information Governance Validation and Release Manager, you will lead and manage the validation, review and release of information in response to statutory, legal and regulatory requirements, including:
Subject Access Requests (SARs)
Coroner's requests
Legal disclosures
Police requests
External investigations and inquiries
Requests from regulatory and oversight bodies
Third-party information requests and information sharing arrangements
If you are passionate about information governance, data protection and ensuring the safe, lawful and effective release of information, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of information governance at UHSussex.
Interviews Friday 4 th and or 11 th September 2026.
Lead the operational management of information validation and release services across UHSussex.
Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality and NHS Information Governance requirements.
Manage and develop a team responsible for validating and releasing information.
Provide expert advice and guidance on complex disclosure and information-sharing decisions.
Oversee responses to Subject Access Requests, legal disclosures, coroner requests and external investigations.
Ensure statutory and organisational deadlines are consistently achieved.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures and guidance relating to information disclosure and release.
Support the investigation and management of information governance incidents, concerns and breaches.
Build effective relationships with clinical, operational and corporate teams across the Trust.
Produce management reports, performance metrics and assurance information for senior leaders and governance committees.
You will provide operational leadership to a specialist team, ensuring all disclosures are processed lawfully, accurately and within required timescales. Working closely with clinical services, legal teams, records teams and corporate departments, you will ensure robust governance processes are maintained whilst protecting patient confidentiality and supporting organisational accountability.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
This vacancy is advertised as a time-limited opportunity is expected to be undertaken on a secondment basis for internal applicants. Before applying, internal colleagues must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they can be released from their substantive role if successful. Release to undertake a secondment is not automatic and must be agreed between the colleague, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager.
About You
We are looking for an experienced information governance professional who can demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
Significant experience in Information Governance, Data Protection, Health Records, Information Management, or a related field.
Extensive knowledge of:
UK GDPR
Data Protection Act 2018
Common Law Duty of Confidentiality
Information sharing legislation and NHS guidance
Experience managing complex disclosure requests and sensitive information.
Experience supporting legal, regulatory, or investigative information requests.
Experience leading, managing, and developing teams.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable Criteria
Professional qualification in Information Governance, Data Protection, Health Records, or Information Management.
NHS experience within an acute healthcare environment.
Knowledge of electronic patient records and clinical information systems.
Experience working with legal services, coroners, external investigators, or regulatory bodies.
Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or inspections.
What We Offer
At UHSussex, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where our people can thrive.
Benefits include:
NHS Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where appropriate
Continuous professional development and training
Comprehensive staff wellbeing support
NHS staff discounts and benefits
The opportunity to make a significant impact on information governance and patient trust across one of the largest NHS Trusts.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
I f you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
