Information Governance and Records ManagerNHS
Job summary
Join CLCH's Information Governance (IG) team as an Information Governance and Records Manager and play a key role in ensuring information is managed, protected and used appropriately across the Trust.
Working closely with the Head of Information Governance, Data Protection Officer and Deputy Head of Information Governance, you will contribute to the delivery of IG strategies, policies and compliance. You will have the opportunity to influence good practice across the organisation, provide practical advice on complex IG matters and raise awareness of effective records management.
A key part of the role is managing the Trust-wide archiving service. You will identify and appraise records held at Trust sites and in off-site storage, ensuring records are appropriately archived or securely destroyed in line with national guidance.
You will also support data protection audits, DSP Toolkit requirements and records management training, while helping coordinate the work of the Information Governance Group (IGG) and Information Asset Group (IAG).
This is a varied role offering the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to information governance, data protection and records management across CLCH.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Trust's compliance with relevant information governance legislation, guidance and best practice, including UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Access to Health Records Act 1990, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations, common law duty of confidentiality, Caldicott recommendations and the Records Management Code of Practice.
- Support data protection audits and contribute to DSP Toolkit requirements.
- Review and provide timely advice on IG queries, including contracts, information-sharing and transfer agreements, service mobilisations and demobilisations, and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date DPIAs and the Freedom of Information publication scheme are maintained.
- Support records management training and raise awareness of good records management practice.
- Coordinate the preparation of agendas, reports and minutes for IGG and IAG meetings.
- Manage the Trust-wide archiving service, including identifying and appraising records held at Trust sites and in off-site storage and preparing records for archiving or ensuring their secure destruction in line with national guidance.
- Work with the Head of IG, Data Protection Officer and Deputy Head of IG on matters relating to information governance and the delivery of IG strategies, policies and compliance.
- Promote effective information governance and records management across CLCH.
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.