NHS Band 7 Information Governance Assurance Officer

Xpand Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Information Governance Assurance Officer to ensure the delivery and assurance of Information Governance across the Trust. The role entails overseeing compliance with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), managing Subject Access Requests, and conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, with a formal qualification in Information Governance or Data Protection, ensuring robust governance culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience required.
• Formal qualification in Information Governance / Data Protection is essential.
• Strong knowledge of NHS Information Governance and data protection legislation is necessary.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information is critical.
• Ability to analyze complex information and produce clear reports is vital.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills needed.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands is required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Trust's Information Governance work programme.
• Coordinate and maintain DSPT compliance and assurance evidence.
• Manage Subject Access Requests, Data Protection Impact Assessments, and risk assessments.
• Provide expert Information Governance advice to staff at all levels.
• Support IG audits and incident management.
• Develop and deliver IG training and awareness.
• Produce reports for senior committees.
• Deputise for the Information Governance Assurance Manager when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of NHS Information Governance

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Formal qualification in Information Governance / Data Protection

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Information Governance Assurance Officer to support delivery and assurance of Information Governance across the Trust. The post holder will support and deputise for the Information Governance Assurance Manager and play a key role in coordinating the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), supporting CQC Well-Led requirements, managing Subject Access Requests (SARs) and completing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). The role promotes a strong, risk-based Information Governance culture across the organisation.

Main duties

• Support delivery of the Trust's Information Governance work programme
• Coordinate and maintain DSPT compliance and assurance evidence
• Complete and manage SARs, DPIAs and data protection risk assessments
• Provide expert Information Governance advice to staff at all levels
• Support IG audits, spot checks and incident management, including Datix
• Develop and deliver IG training and awareness
• Produce reports for senior committees, including Caldicott and IG Assurance
• Deputise for the Information Governance Assurance Manager when required

Person specification (summary)

Essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Formal qualification in Information Governance / Data Protection (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of NHS Information Governance and data protection legislation
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to analyse complex information and produce clear reports
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements