Information Governance Officer

Main area Corporate Grade Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 7 months (or until 31.03.27) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
-5239

Site Estuary Point, Broughton, Parkway Town Liverpool/Lancashire/Manchester Salary £32,073 - £39,043 PA Pro Rota Salary period Yearly Closing 03/09/2026 23:59

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria at each stage of the selection process. We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, working pattern, caring responsibilities trade union activity or political beliefs-or any other grounds.

At NWAS, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to thrive. Our Anti-racist Statement sets out our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation and ensures these principles are embedded throughout our recruitment practices.

Our workforce is currently under-represented by people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. By building a workforce that better reflects the diverse communities we serve, we can provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place, every time.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications received for our advertisements, we will only contact those candidates shortlisted for interview via email; we aim to do this within 4 weeks of the closing date. If you do not receive the email, it will be that you have not been shortlisting on this occasion. When applying for this position, it is essential that you read the job description and person specification fully.

Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience.

We also offers a range of excellent benefits including a pension scheme, up to 33 days Annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), training and development opportunities, access to NHS discounts, Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, NHS Mortgages and Childcare Vouchers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Information Governance Officer to join our growing Information Governance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in data protection, records management, information governance or compliance who wants to develop their career within the NHS.
Working alongside the Information Governance Manager, Data Governance Lead, Data Protection Officer and wider governance teams, you will help ensure the organisation meets its statutory obligations and maintains high standards of information governance, confidentiality and data protection.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advice and guidance on Information Governance, data protection and records management.

Support compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, Caldicott Principles and NHS information governance requirements.

· Review and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Information Sharing Agreements and other governance documentation.

· Assist in the investigation and management of data security incidents and confidentiality breaches.

· Support responses to Subject Access Requests and other individual rights requests where required.

· Assist with the maintenance and review of Information Governance policies, procedures and guidance.

· Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation to promote best practice in the management and protection of information.

As an Information Governance Officer, you will provide specialist advice and support across a range of information governance functions. You will help staff understand their responsibilities, support projects through privacy assessments, investigate incidents and…