Information Governance Compliance Officer
Job summary
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Information Governance & Medico Legal Team at St Nicholas Hospital as an Information Governance Compliance Officer (Band 5). This is a permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our busy and dynamic team. The successful candidate will have experience working within an Information Governance, compliance, records management, or related information role, together with the ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. Applicants should possess excellent organisational and communication skills, a high standard of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels. A proactive, professional, and approachable attitude, alongside knowledge of Information Governance standards and NHS information management practices, is essential
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th July 2026
Closing date :11th August 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent knowledge/experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development in the field of Information Governance Management
Knowledge and Experience
- Knowledge of NHS Information Governance, Caldicott requirements, patient confidentiality, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, Common Law Duty of Confidentiality, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations, NHS DSPT, NHS Records Management Code of Practice, Data Protection Impact Assessments and Information Sharing Agreements.
- Experience supporting data subject rights requests, FOIA/EIR requests, information governance incidents, DPIAs, information sharing governance and DSPT evidence collation.
- Knowledge of cyber security and data security requirements relevant to NHS organisations, including information risk management and appropriate technical and organisational controls.
- Significant experience working in an Information role
- General experience of supporting Information projects
- General experience of supporting and assisting the NHS Information Governance Standard
- General experience of document management
Skills and Competencies
- Skilled use of IT equipment and software including the Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to analyse and review documentation content, and the use of own judgement in the selection of appropriate wording
- Ability to work effectively, independently, or as part of a team
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/