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Information Governance Officer

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Reading, RG1 5AN £39,959 – £48,117 a year Fixed-Term Posted 17 August 2026 Apply by 30 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

It is recommended that applicants call Caroline Lynch ahead of submitting an application.

The role of the Information Governance (IG) Officer is to work with the Trust Secretary, Senior Information Risk Officer, and Caldicott Guardian to ensure that Information Governance policies and procedures are developed in lined with best practice and that standards are understood and adhered to.

The post holder will work with the Trust Secretary in relation to the Trust's self-assessment against national standards for Information Governance.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

17 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8193862CORB6-IGO

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

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

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.