Job summary We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Information Governance Officer to join the Information Governance Team based within the Digital and Technology Services. Interview Date: 30 April 2025 Full Time 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work as a member of the Information Governance Team supporting the delivery of Information Governance and Data Protection across the Trust. The Information Governance Officer will provide routine and ad hoc administrative support to support the business needs of the Trust in relation to Information Governance and Data Protection. The candidate must possess a knowledge of a range of IM&T and Information Governance. Experience in the NHS is preferable. The candidate must demonstrate excellent communications skills, both written and verbal and hold a good working knowledge of IT packages including excel. We require a conscientious candidate with the ability to work under pressure and to specific deadlines who has the ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information using different communication methods.Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2025-12-46-DR Job locations Regent Point Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3HD Job description Job responsibilities To work as a team member supporting the Information Governance Team in development and delivering all aspects of Information Governance, Data Protection, Confidentiality, Caldicott Principles, Information Security, Information Risk Management, and corporate governance. To provide a routine and ad hoc administrative information service to support the business and clinical needs of the Trust in relation to the Information Governance Team Support the Information Governance Team in providing user guidance and advice on the implementation of Trust policies and procedures. Support all aspects of the Caldicott registration and approval processes for the Trust, including responding to queries in relation to Caldicott applications. Maintain data and records in relation to the management and monitoring of Information Governance assurance areas of focus. Support the Information Governance Team in the management of incidents. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities To work as a team member supporting the Information Governance Team in development and delivering all aspects of Information Governance, Data Protection, Confidentiality, Caldicott Principles, Information Security, Information Risk Management, and corporate governance. To provide a routine and ad hoc administrative information service to support the business and clinical needs of the Trust in relation to the Information Governance Team Support the Information Governance Team in providing user guidance and advice on the implementation of Trust policies and procedures. Support all aspects of the Caldicott registration and approval processes for the Trust, including responding to queries in relation to Caldicott applications. Maintain data and records in relation to the management and monitoring of Information Governance assurance areas of focus. Support the Information Governance Team in the management of incidents. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Possess knowledge of Information Governance and Data Protection acquired through qualification to degree or equivalent level of relevant experience Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge/experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Possess a sound working knowledge of Information governance and Data Protection relating to information systems, data collection, validation, reporting and presentation, either within the NHS or an equivalent organisation Experience of the NHS preferably within Information Governance or Data Protection Be computer literate and a have a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications. Possess previous working experience of using databases and word processing Possess experience of using spreadsheets or equivalent tools for to a high level. Desirable Knowledge of Allocate Health Roster System. Skills & Abilities Essential Proficient skills in a range of relevant software packages including Microsoft Office applications. Excellent and effective communication skills both written and verbal, including the dissemination and receiving of complex/sensitive information in a professional manner and able to communicate effectively at all levels Possess a comprehensive range of practical analytical administrative skills Desirable When required be able to arrange and carry out training on use of information processes and information security both within and external to the Information Governance Team. The ability to explain the application of complicated and sensitive (e.g. DPA, FOI and other appropriate legislation) information issues to non-information personnel. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Possess knowledge of Information Governance and Data Protection acquired through qualification to degree or equivalent level of relevant experience Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge/experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Possess a sound working knowledge of Information governance and Data Protection relating to information systems, data collection, validation, reporting and presentation, either within the NHS or an equivalent organisation Experience of the NHS preferably within Information Governance or Data Protection Be computer literate and a have a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications. Possess previous working experience of using databases and word processing Possess experience of using spreadsheets or equivalent tools for to a high level. Desirable Knowledge of Allocate Health Roster System. Skills & Abilities Essential Proficient skills in a range of relevant software packages including Microsoft Office applications. Excellent and effective communication skills both written and verbal, including the dissemination and receiving of complex/sensitive information in a professional manner and able to communicate effectively at all levels Possess a comprehensive range of practical analytical administrative skills Desirable When required be able to arrange and carry out training on use of information processes and information security both within and external to the Information Governance Team. The ability to explain the application of complicated and sensitive (e.g. DPA, FOI and other appropriate legislation) information issues to non-information personnel. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Regent Point Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3HD Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)