Information Governance Support Officer

Job overview

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Information Governance Team for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Information Governance Support Officer to join our well-established team.

This varied, interesting, and rewarding role will support the delivery of the Trust’s Information Governance (IG) programme. Working within the framework of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, the post holder will contribute to and coordinate a range of key activities, including risk assessments, audits, the maintenance of the information asset register, and the development of processes that support the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding information.

The successful candidate will provide advice, guidance, and support on information governance matters, contribute to incident reviews and investigations, and assist in delivering training and awareness initiatives across the Trust

Working alongside experienced colleagues, the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to enhance their existing skills and knowledge while developing new ones.

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills, who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels while managing their workload independently and collaboratively.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high-quality Information Governance (IG) support service, acting as a key point of contact for staff, patients, and members of the public, responding to enquiries and resolving them at the first point of contact where possible.
• Supporting the completion and review of Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Information Sharing Agreements (ISAs) associated with data-sharing initiatives and projects.
• Supporting senior staff with the updating of IG policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the Trust’s Information Asset Register, data flow mapping activities, and annual reviews.
• Liaising with relevant teams and collating, reviewing, and preparing information to support the processing of non-medical Subject Access Requests in line with organisational policies and legislative requirements.
• Carrying out Data Protection audits and reporting findings to managers, highlighting recommendations and opportunities for improvement.
• The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to protecting information, supporting regulatory compliance, and helping the Trust deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in information governance, data protection, and information security to further develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking NHS organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information with regards to this vacancy please see the attached Job description and Person Specification.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.