University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust • Bristol BS2 8EJ
About this role
We’re looking for two talented IG professionals to join our team in IG-focused roles, centred on data protection, assurance and advisory work.
You’ll play a key role in shaping how information is used safely and effectively across the Group, supporting everything from digital transformation to AI-enabled care.
Why join us?
- A role focused on core Information Governance and data protection
- Exposure to complex, high-impact IG challenges
- Opportunities to influence senior stakeholders and system-wide initiatives
- Be part of a service that’s evolving to support innovation, not just compliance
You’ll bring
- Experience in Information Governance within healthcare
- Strong knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act and IG principles
- Experience with DPIAs, IG risk or advisory work
- Ability to analyse complex issues and provide pragmatic solutions
- Confidence to influence and challenge constructively
Who this role suits
- IG professionals ready to move beyond transactional work
- People who enjoy solving complex problems and influencing change
- Those who want to be recognised as credible IG specialists
- Leading on DPIAs, data sharing agreements and IG documentation
- Providing expert IG advice to clinicians, managers and digital teams
- Supporting incident management and data breach investigations, including ICO reporting
- Delivering audits, compliance monitoring and assurance activity
- Identifying risks, trends and opportunities for service improvement
The Bristol Hospital Group brings together North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust to enable closer collaboration and improved outcomes for patients across the region. Through a shared vision and joint clinical and digital strategies, the Group is working towards more integrated, efficient and patient‑centred services.
Digital transformation is a critical enabler of this ambition, supporting large-scale service change, clinical pathway redesign and improved operational performance across the Group.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jun 2026
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