Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Information Governance Officer to join our growing Information Governance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in data protection, records management, information governance or compliance who wants to develop their career within the NHS. Working alongside the Information Governance Manager, Data Governance Lead, Data Protection Officer and wider governance teams, you will help ensure the organisation meets its statutory obligations and maintains high standards of information governance, confidentiality and data protection.
Main duties of the job
- Key Responsibilities
Provide advice and guidance on Information Governance, data protection and records management.
Support compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, Caldicott Principles and NHS information governance requirements.
- Review and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Information Sharing Agreements and other governance documentation.
- Assist in the investigation and management of data security incidents and confidentiality breaches.
- Support responses to Subject Access Requests and other individual rights requests where required.
- Assist with the maintenance and review of Information Governance policies, procedures and guidance.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation to promote best practice in the management and protection of information.
As an Information Governance Officer, you will provide specialist advice and support across a range of information governance functions. You will help staff understand their responsibilities, support projects through privacy assessments, investigate incidents and contribute to a culture where information is used safely, securely and effectively.
The role offers significant variety and the opportunity to work with colleagues across operational, clinical and corporate services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of handling sensitive and confidential information in compliance with data protection legislation and organisational policies
- Experience of applying information governance principles
- Experience of working effectively within a team
- Experience of managing own workload
Skills / Competencies
Essential
- Ability to apply information governance principles to ensure compliance, data protection, and ethical handling of information within organizational frameworks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to negotiate
- Ability to deliver training face to face to large numbers of various staff groups/roles
- Ability to work on own or in a group, contributing effectively in all situations
- Ability to produce written reports to a high standard
- Ability to use or learn core systems to complete subject access requests (for example, EDiscovery & Redaction Tools)
- A flexible and methodical approach to work to meet the needs of the role
- Work accurately and with discretion and impartiality
- Strong personal organisation skills
- Ability to manage own work load and work independently.
- Ability to maintain an objective approach in all situations
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act) for safeguarding personal and organizational data.
- Awareness of standards and best practices for maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
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This advert is for Information Governance Officer with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Estuary Point, Broughton, Parkway. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 PA Pro Rota. The contract type is 7 months (Secondment until 31.03.27). The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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