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Information Governance Officer

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Reading, RG1 5AN

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 September 2026

30 days left

Job description

It is recommended that applicants call Caroline Lynch ahead of submitting an application. The role of the Information Governance (IG) Officer is to wo...

To support the promotion of information governance awareness throughout the Trust by providing training and written procedures that are widely disseminated and made available to all staff. This will include face to face delivery of information governance training at staff induction and mandatory training sessions for all levels of staff.

The postholder is responsible for the project management and the accurate and timely submission of the Information Governance toolkit, including advising requirement leads on the information required. In addition, promoting information governance awareness throughout the Trust and ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and NHS requirements. The postholder will also act as the first point of contact for all matters relating to information governance.

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to analyse and assimilate information in order to make decisions
  • Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and effectiveness

Desirable

  • Legal qualification
  • Experience of working and engaging with public and patients and staff at all levels

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work
  • A minimum of GCSE English
  • A minimum of 1 years' experience across one or more of the following areas: Law, Freedom of Information Act, Information Governance administration (including delivery of the IG Toolkit)
  • An understanding of Subject Access Requests, Individual rights requests and Data protection Complaints

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Previous Freedom of Information experience

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

17 August 2026

Last checked

19 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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