Overview
Do you enjoy working within a fast paced, changing and rewarding environment? Do you share our Trust core values of Kindness, Openness and Excellence? An opportunity has arisen for the post of an Information Governance Officer within the York & Scarborough Digital at York and Scarborough Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Responsibilities
You will play a vital role in supporting the Trust’s compliance with data protection legislation and information governance standards. You will provide support to the Information Governance team to ensure delivery of the Information Governance Agenda. Responsibilities include supporting teams with Freedom of Information requests, answering IG related queries, maintaining IG administrative documents including Data Protection Impact Assessments, assisting with data breaches, and supporting compliance reviews.
Qualifications & Experience
Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Confidentiality and Compliance knowledge will be required; additional training will be provided where necessary. We seek a candidate with an understanding and knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection legislation. The candidate should be able to work independently, use own initiative, work with sensitive and confidential information, and analyse complex information requiring interpretation to meet service requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to forge positive working relationships at all levels, good all-round IT skills (email, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software), proactive problem solving skills and ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders of all grades are essential.
Location & Working Arrangements
The post is based in York but travel to other Trust sites may be required. You will have the ability to work remotely from different sites, including working from home in a hybrid way.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone and work with staff networks to increase diversity. If there is anything we can do to make the application process more accessible, please contact yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
Benefits
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
Additional Information
For more information about our Trust, please visit https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
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Application Deadline
This advert closes on Monday 16 Mar 2026.
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