Head of Information Governance, FOI Lead and Data Protection Officer(Ref: 201559)

Substantive, Full Time – 37 hours per week

Band 8a - Salary Range £60,126 - £64,906 per annum plus

Distant Island Allowance of £2,380 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available

Transforming Healthcare through Data Protection and Innovation

Are You Ready to Transform Information Governance?

NHS Shetland is seeking a talented and innovative Head of Information Governance who will be at the forefront of protecting and empowering the health and care information of the Shetland community.

The Opportunity

This role provides an opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare information management that puts people first.

Who We Are

NHS Shetland is the UK’s most northerly health board. We are responsible for the healthcare of a population of around 23,000. Our strategic goal is to provide easy access to high quality, sustainable and person-centred care as close to home as possible and to make a meaningful difference in building good health in our communities.

We're committed to ensuring that health and care information is:

Always Available: Enabling healthcare providers to access critical data

Always Accessible: Giving patients control over their own health information

Always Secure: Protecting data with state-of-the-art technology and processes

What we’re looking for

Our ideal candidate will be a data protection expert with experience in a healthcare setting, or similar public sector role.

Your key responsibilities:

Lead the implementation of our 'Privacy by Design' approach Develop and maintain a robust information governance framework Ensure compliance with UK-GDPR, Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, Public Records (Scotland) Act and relevant Scottish Government standards Manage and mitigate information security risks Work collaboratively across health and care settings

Full details of the post holder’s responsibilities are available in the Job Description attached.

Essential Skills and Experience

Proven expertise in data protection and information governance Strong understanding of UK-GDPR and related legislation Experience in healthcare or public sector information management Exceptional communication and relationship building skills Ability to translate complex technical concepts into plain language Innovative problem-solving approach

What We Offer

Good terms and conditions Small and dedicated team within a supportive Directorate Senior Organisational Leadership role in transforming healthcare information management Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

More Than a Job

We're not just managing data – we're protecting people's most personal information and supporting their health and wellbeing. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Closing date: 11th January 2025

Interview date: 31st January 2025

For more information and to apply:

Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:

External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employeeor registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.