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An ICT Security Analyst will contribute to the security of information and systems through specialist input and expertise. They will provide technical advice and guidance on all matters relating to ICT security. They will also be involved in interpreting and implementing security policies, contributing to the enforcement of policy, contributing to system design from a security perspective and supporting security awareness raising campaigns. They may also conduct vulnerability assessments.

An ICT Service Manager will be involved in coordinating and managing the delivery of a service, including people and stakeholder management, managing contracts, managing budgets and liaising with customers. They will require technical skills and knowledge in the area they have responsibility for, as well as knowledge of business objectives and contract law.

An ICT Support Technician will assist in the delivery of ICT support for hardware and software used across the organisation(s). The individual will be involved in the installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware and software. They will also be involved in fault finding and rectifying problems with hardware and software. It may be that some aspects of this role will be delivered remotely but the skills and understanding required are the same.

An implementation manager is responsible for the comprehensive and structured implementation of major systems/applications across services and organisations. The implementation manager will be in charge of coordinating implementation, at a technical and organisational level, as well as ensuring the successful take up of the systems/applications.

An Information Analyst provides analytical support to clinicians and managers in order to facilitate clinical decision making, service development and performance management within the organisation(s). This will involve the production of data, information and intelligence using a variety of IT tools and analytical techniques.

An information assistant is involved in the routine input and use of data on databases and IT systems. This will include day-to-day validation of data and contributing to the quality of data and information. The information assistant may also be involved in a number of other duties such as ordering supplies, using office equipment and obtaining routine data.

An Information Assurance Manager provides assurances that the security, confidentiality and integrity of data and information is maintained. NHS organisations need robust information security management arrangements for the protection of their patient records and key information services, and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act, ISO 27001). Without effective security, NHS information assets may become unreliable and untrustworthy, may not be accessible where or when needed, or may be compromised by unauthorised third parties. The Information Assurance Manager is responsible for the implementing, maintaining, monitoring and improving the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS). They will also have leadership, line management and budgetary responsibilities.

An Information Development Manager will work in conjunction with colleagues within an information team/department and be responsible for the delivery of high quality, timely and accurate management information. This will include the development and delivery of strategic information requirements including National Service Frameworks, Data Accreditation, Waiting Times data and Information Security.

An Information Governance Assistant provides technical and administrative support to other members of staff working within Information Governance. This will include all matters relating to Information Governance e.g. data protection and freedom of information legislation and information security.

An Information Governance Manager leads the development and co-ordination of effective Information Governance within an organisation(s). Information Governance is the way in which the health sector handles organisational information - in particular the personal and sensitive information of patients and employees. It allows organisations and individuals to ensure that personal information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively, in order to deliver the best possible service.

An Information Governance Officer provides managerial and technical support for information governance within an organisation(s). Information Governance is the way in which the health sector handles organisational information - in particular the personal and sensitive information of patients and employees. It allows organisations and individuals to ensure that personal information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively, in order to deliver the best possible service.

An Information Officer will support the provision of data and information for organisational purposes and to meet national/legal requirements. They will need to be able to use existing database systems for the entry, validation and extraction of information. They will also need to disseminate statistical information and results using a variety of methods.

An Information Security Manager is responsible for the security, confidentiality and integrity of data and information, and for maintaining compliance with information security standards. They will maintain, monitor and test information security systems, and take part in system audits. In addition, they will work to persuade senior managers and officers to comply with security standards and will train ICT staff and systems administrators.

An Information Specialist provides analytical support in specialist and focussed service areas such as Mental Health, Acute Care, Community Care, Contracting and Commissioning. This will involve the production of data, information and intelligence using a variety of IT tools and analytical techniques. It will also require knowledge of specified datasets relevant to the specialist area in which the individual is working.