Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large NHS teaching trust delivering a wide range of general and specialist clinical services.
Responsibilities
1. Co‑ordinate the Trust’s self‑assessment against national standards for Information Governance, ensuring employees comply with the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, and other relevant legislation.
2. Develop a working knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations through self‑study and course attendance, providing advice to staff and requesters.
3. Draft, maintain and review departmental policies in line with legislative changes and best practice.
4. Collaborate with the Caldicott Guardian and Information Governance Manager to maintain the information asset register and educate asset owners on responsibilities and access controls.
5. Manage all aspects of Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations request administration, including developing, implementing and enforcing suitable operating procedures.
Qualifications
* Demonstrable knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Data Use and Access Act 2025.
* Ability to produce clear, accurate, and legally compliant written responses for external requesters and internal stakeholders.
* Proven ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
* High level of accuracy when handling information, applying exemptions, and maintaining records.
* Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately in line with legal and organisational requirements.
* Confident use of standard office IT systems (e.g., e‑mail, document management, spreadsheets) to log, track, and manage requests.
* Previous experience working in information governance, FOI, or a similar regulatory role within the NHS or wider public sector.
* Practical experience identifying and applying FOI exemptions and carrying out redactions, with appropriate escalation of complex cases.
* Experience liaising with internal departments to obtain information and support timely, accurate responses.
* Evidence of maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of information governance and FOI legislation and best practice through training or self‑study.
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