Information Governance Advisor

Join the Information Governance (IG) Team at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust and play a key role in helping us protect information, support colleagues and maintain high standards of governance across the organisation. As an Information Governance Advisor, you will provide specialist guidance that enables staff to manage information responsibly, confidently and in line with legal and regulatory requirements. Your work will help ensure that information is used safely and effectively to support excellent patient care and organisational performance. This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to:

• Support the Trust in meeting its information governance and data protection obligations.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and external partner organisations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of information governance processes and assurance activities.
• Help strengthen a culture of transparency, accountability and good information handling practices.
• Develop your expertise within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Working closely with the Deputy Head of Information Governance and colleagues across the Trust, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an important service area. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences who can bring a thoughtful, collaborative and inclusive approach to information governance., As an Information Governance Advisor, you will support the effective delivery and continuous development of information governance services across the Trust.,
• Providing clear, practical advice and guidance to staff on information governance, data protection and information-sharing matters.
• Managing requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations and Data Protection legislation, including Data Subject Access Requests.
• Working collaboratively with partner organisations to support information governance compliance and best practice.
• Supporting the Trust's annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission by gathering evidence and providing assurance information.
• Conducting data protection audits and assisting with the identification and implementation of improvements.
• Undertaking the initial review and investigation of information governance incidents reported through the Trust's internal reporting systems.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to monitoring reports, compliance activities and governance assurance processes.
• Promoting awareness of information governance responsibilities and supporting the delivery of related initiatives across the organisation.
  
  The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
  
  We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.