Corporate IG Officer

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a candidate to support the IG Compliance Manager in processing requests for confidential patient information under the Data Protection Act. Responsibilities include ensuring timely processing of Subject Access Requests, providing governance advice, and maintaining ethical standards. The role offers flexible working and opportunities for career progression into higher managerial roles within the Information Governance team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Responsibilities

• Process Subject Access Requests to ensure they are completed within the statutory timeframe.
• Provide Information Governance advice to staff, patients, and public.
• Support the FoI Committee by organising meetings, taking minutes, and preparing documents.
• Ensure IG Office operates and maintains the highest ethical standards of confidentiality in managing patient and staff information.
• Support the IG Compliance Manager to ensure effective monitoring of the Data Protection mailbox.
• Provide cover for the Corporate IG Officer role for sickness and annual leave.
• Maintain the relevant intranet pages on behalf of the Information Governance Team.
• Support the overall Information Governance action plan.
• Deputise for the Information Governance Assurance Manager as required.

Job description

Key Purpose

The key purpose of the role is to support the IG Compliance Manager by processing information requests for confidential patient information and health records under the Data Protection Act.

Responsibilities

• Process Subject Access Requests to ensure they are completed within the statutory timeframe.
• Provide Information Governance advice to staff, patients, and public.
• Support the FoI Committee by organising meetings, taking minutes, and preparing documents.
• Ensure IG Office operates and maintains the highest ethical standards of confidentiality in managing patient and staff information.
• Support the IG Compliance Manager to ensure effective monitoring of the Data Protection mailbox.
• Provide cover for the Corporate IG Officer role for sickness and annual leave.
• Maintain the relevant intranet pages on behalf of the Information Governance Team.
• Support the overall Information Governance action plan.
• Deputise for the Information Governance Assurance Manager as required.

Career Progression and Development

We are committed to getting the very best out of our staff and supporting staff in their career aspirations. Career pathways are available to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer career pathways to Senior Manager roles within the IG and the wider team, with ongoing training and development in conjunction with the BCS membership.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will have the opportunity to work Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, giving you the best of a good work‑life balance.

The role sits within the Information Governance function, which forms part of the Digital Services team.