Job overview
Are you ready for a new challenge in the evolving world of Information Governance?
A highly appealing opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join the Information Governance Team in the role of Information Governance Officer.
We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual who will be part of the Information Governance Team and play a key role in ensuring that the organisations we support meet all legal requirements in connection with confidentiality and security of personal information and the management of organisational information.
You will have:
We are especially looking for someone who is able to demonstrate an ability to work proactively, without supervision and under their own initiative. You will be expected to provide onsite support and training to the various sites we serve.
Main duties of the job
- Take an active part in the implementation of the Information Governance Agenda, Strategy and Policy under the guidance of the Head of Risk Assurance and Data Protection Officer within the wider Health Community e.g MWL and customers i.e. GP Practices
- To support the Trust with incident investigation and IG advice and support when required
- Support and facilitate IG Training and Workshops in the wider Health Community
- Provide efficient and effective communications to all relevant parties
- Update and add content to the Information Governance agenda and make recommendations for improvements
- Take an active role in the collation of the evidence required for the annual DSP Toolkit submission and participate in improvement plans for both the Trust and our customers
- Provide regular reports on progress made in all areas to the Senior IG Officers and Information Governance Leads
- Document and report on compliance with GP IG project improvement plans and risk assess non-compliance
- Develop and improve current documentation to record activity and compliance
- Evaluate and monitor staff understanding and knowledge of Information Governance in the wider Health Community
- Review relevant Procedures and ensure that they are current and kept up to date in accordance with key legislation and guidance .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Take an active part in the implementation of the Information Governance Agenda, Strategy and Policy under the guidance of the Head of Risk Assurance and Data Protection Officer within the wider Health Community e.g MWL and customers i.e. GP Practices
- To support the Trust with incident investigation and IG advice and support when required
- Support and facilitate IG Workshops in the wider Health Community
- Provide efficient and effective communications to all relevant parties
- Update and add content to the Information Governance agenda and make recommendations for improvements
- Take an active role in the collation of the evidence required for the annual DSP Toolkit submission and participate in improvement plans for both the Trust and our customers
- Provide regular reports on progress made in all areas to the Information Governance Lead
- Document and report on compliance with GP IG project improvement plans and risk assess non-compliance
- Develop and improve current documentation to record activity and compliance
- Evaluate and monitor staff understanding and knowledge of Information Governance in the wider Health Community
- Review relevant Procedures and ensure that they are current and kept up to date in accordance with key legislation and guidance
- Maintain the Freedom of Information register, ensuring that requests are responded to within the legal timeframe and complex responses are escalated to the IG Manager as appropriate
- Conducting IG audits, setting actions for self and others and providing written reports on the outcome of such audits
- To deliver both IG Mandatory and bespoke training packages across the Health Community
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Car owner/supported driver
Skills
Essential
- Training Techniques, Presentation skills
- Ability to interact with staff in all environments
- Problem solving Skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualification or equivalent experience
- Microsoft Office experience
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent computer qualification and/or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working with limited supervision
- Ability to Plan and organise workload to meet deadlines
- Experience of writing reports, procedures, and guidelines
- Understanding of NHS working practices
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection; Caldicott: Confidentiality and Freedom of Information
Desirable
- Experience managing and organising a project
- Experience developing a training package
- Understanding of Information Sharing guidance
- Detailed knowledge or understanding of how IG works in GP Practices
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This advert is for Information Governance Officer with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Prescot, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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