Information Governance Advisor (12 months Fixed Term)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
Join the Information Governance (IG) Team at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust to protect information and maintain high standards of information governance. As an IG Advisor, you will provide practical advice and support to staff on IG requirements. This role involves processing information requests, collaborating with partners, and promoting good IG practices. You will also contribute to audits and incident reviews, working under the guidance of the Deputy Head of Information Governance.
Essential criteria
- Degree level education or previous relevant experience in an Information Governance related field
- ISEB qualification in FOI and /or DPA or equivalent.
- Evidence of recent and ongoing CPD / learning in DPA / FOI / Information Governance
Desirable criteria
- GDPR Practitioner Certificate
- Specialist expertise in Freedom of Information Act 2000 legislation
- Expertise in Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR legislation
- Understanding of complex public sector organisation and effective partnership working
- An understanding of NHS legislation, governance frameworks and standards
- Understanding and knowledge of records management
- Understanding and knowledge of confidentiality guidance (Caldicott)
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of handling and responding to FOI and Data Protection queries
- Experience of successfully engaging and working with a range of staff and members of the public.
- Previous experience of working in a public facing team within the healthcare sector o Experience of planning and delivering training sessions to multidisciplinary groups
- Familiarity with incident reporting and investigation methods
- Project Management qualification
- Experience of use of clinical systems for records extraction and auditing.
- Education/ Qualification
- Degree level education or previous relevant experience in an Information Governance related field
- ISEB qualification in FOI and /or DPA or equivalent.
- Evidence of recent and ongoing CPD / learning in DPA / FOI / Information Governance
- GDPR Practitioner Certificate
- Specialist expertise in Freedom of Information Act 2000 legislation
- Expertise in Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR legislation
- Understanding of complex public sector organisation and effective partnership working
- An understanding of NHS legislation, governance frameworks and standards
- Understanding and knowledge of records management
- Understanding and knowledge of confidentiality guidance (Caldicott)
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of handling and responding to FOI and Data Protection queries
- Experience of successfully engaging and working with a range of staff and members of the public.
- Previous experience of working in a public facing team within the healthcare sector o Experience of planning and delivering training sessions to multidisciplinary groups
- Familiarity with incident reporting and investigation methods
- Project Management qualification
- Experience of use of clinical systems for records extraction and auditing.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Central London Community Health Trust
Information Governance Advisor (12 months Fixed Term)
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
Join our Information Governance (IG) Team at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust and help us protect information, support colleagues and maintain high standards of information governance across the organisation.
As an IG Advisor, you will provide practical advice and support to staff, helping them understand and apply information governance requirements in their day-to-day work. You will contribute to a culture where information is handled safely, lawfully and responsibly, supporting the delivery of high-quality care.
This is a varied role offering the opportunity to:
- Provide advice on information governance and data protection.
- Work with colleagues and partner organisations on IG matters.
- Support the Trust's annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission.
- Promote good information governance practice across the organisation.
- Contribute to audits and the review of information governance incidents.
You will work under the guidance of the Deputy Head of Information Governance and collaborate with colleagues across the Trust.
We welcome applications from people with different experiences and backgrounds who can bring a thoughtful, collaborative and inclusive approach to information governance.
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