Information Governance Assistance Officer

Belmont Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an Information Governance Assistance Officer for Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. This role involves managing Data Protection Impact Assessments, conducting Subject Access Requests, and developing training programmes. Candidates should have significant experience in data handling and a good understanding of NHS Information Governance. This position offers a contract of 3 months, with a potential for extension or a permanent role, and is full-time based in Norwich.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of data handling and analysis related to governance metrics.
• Experience with sensitive and confidential information.
• Understanding of NHS Information Governance including Data protection guidance.

Responsibilities

• Complete Data Protection Impact Assessments for new project initiatives.
• Conduct Subject Access Requests while maintaining confidentiality.
• Develop and manage Information Governance training and awareness programmes.
• Issue reports on IG training assurance and compliance.
• Implement and monitor information sharing agreements complying with laws.

Skills

Data handling

Confidential information management

NHS Information Governance

Job description

Information Governance Assistance Officer

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3 months with a view to be extended or a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for an Information Governance Assistance Officer for Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, NR4 7UY.

Responsibilities

• Complete Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’s) and other information risk related activities to help staff identify and minimise any privacy risk associated with the implementation of new project initiatives, policies, or systems involving the use of personally identifiable information.
• Conduct, review and complete Subject Access Requests for Staff and patients, whilst maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
• Identify and collate evidence to demonstrate assurance objectives pertaining to Data Protection and Security Toolkit (DSPT) and information Governance in general and all other internal/external visits and inspections.
• Develop, manage, maintain, and assure Information Governance training and awareness programmes including e-learning and face-to-face training packages (data quality, security, confidentiality, and other relevant training) for all the Trust’s managers and staff as and when required and immediately where there are legislative changes and/or national NHS issued guidance changes.
• Issue reports via the collation, analysis and presentation of IG training assurance, compliance, and risks related information and as well as providing clear and accurate reports for the Caldicott and Information Governance Assurance Committee, relevant Divisional Governance Committees and to Managers on a need-to-know basis.
• Implement and monitor appropriate information/data sharing agreements complying with data protection laws are established with partner organisations and third parties and develop initiatives for recording this information in line with the requirements of the DSPT and the relevant CQC line of enquiries.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of data handling, manipulation and analysis related to governance relevant metrics.
• Experience of working with sensitive/confidential information.
• Understanding of NHS Information Governance including Data protection statutory guidance and requirements.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed). If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon.

Job Info

Job Title: Information Governance Assistance Officer

Company: Belmont Recruitment

Location:

Posted:

Jan 7th 2026

Closes:

Feb 7th 2026

Sector: Administration

Contract: Contract

Hours: Full Time

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