Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Information Governance Officer

The closing date is 31 August 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about data protection, information governance, and making a real impact in healthcare? Were looking for a detail-orientedInformation Governance Officerto join our proactive Governance and Risk team, supporting both Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust.

As part of ourSingle Corporate Services, youll play a vital role in ensuring both Trusts meet our legal and regulatory obligations around data protection and information governance. Youll be instrumental in maintaining high standards of compliance, transparency, and accountability across both organisations.

Main duties of the job

Youll be at the heart of managing Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and supporting the delivery of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit. Youll also contribute to incident investigations, policy development, and staff traininghelping to embed a culture of good governance and responsible data handling. Youll work closely with colleagues across departments, providing expert advice and guidance on legislation such as theUK GDPR,Data Protection Act 2018, andFreedom of Information Act 2000. Your work will directly support the Trusts commitment to being well-led, safe, and patient-focused organisations.

This is a multi-site role, offering variety and the opportunity to work across two leading NHS organisations. Travel between sites may be required and will be arranged locally.

If you're ready to take the next step in your IG career and contribute to the safe and effective management of information across two NHS Trusts, apply today and join us in shaping a safer, more compliant future for our Trusts.

About us

Our vision for Single Corporate ServicesIsle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.

Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1670F

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Newport

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

St Marys

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Hampshire

PO30 5TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

Lead and manage IG administrators and clerical staff.
Oversee SARs and FOI requests across both Trusts.
Provide expert advice on GDPR, FOIA, DPA 2018, and other Information Governance legislation.
Support incident management and policy compliance.
Maintain accurate records and performance data.
Deliver training and guidance on IG best practices.

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful difference in how patient and staff data is protected.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training.
Work in a role that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

Lead and manage IG administrators and clerical staff.
Oversee SARs and FOI requests across both Trusts.
Provide expert advice on GDPR, FOIA, DPA 2018, and other Information Governance legislation.
Support incident management and policy compliance.
Maintain accurate records and performance data.
Deliver training and guidance on IG best practices.

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful difference in how patient and staff data is protected.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training.
Work in a role that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of significant experience in system administration
Advanced skills for keyboard use for producing reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.
Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills.
Ability to use own initiative and deal with competing priorities.
Works autonomously but can seek advice when necessary/manages a discrete area of work.

Desirable

Expertise within specialism, underpinned by practical experience.
Management of team and line management responsibilities.

Knowledge

Essential

Detailed knowledge of UK GDPR the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
Significant experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment.

Desirable

Have a good understanding of the requirements of the Caldicott recommendations for handling data with the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level (or equivalent).

Desirable

Accredited Courses associated with Information Governance, Freedom of Information Act, Subject Access.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of significant experience in system administration
Advanced skills for keyboard use for producing reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.
Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills.
Ability to use own initiative and deal with competing priorities.
Works autonomously but can seek advice when necessary/manages a discrete area of work.

Desirable

Expertise within specialism, underpinned by practical experience.
Management of team and line management responsibilities.

Knowledge

Essential

Detailed knowledge of UK GDPR the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
Significant experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment.

Desirable

Have a good understanding of the requirements of the Caldicott recommendations for handling data with the NHS

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level (or equivalent).

Desirable

Accredited Courses associated with Information Governance, Freedom of Information Act, Subject Access.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Newport

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

Employer's website

https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Newport

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

Employer's website

https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)