University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Legitimate Relationship Auditor
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Legitimate Relationship Auditor
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented Legitimate Relationship Auditor to join our Information Governance team on a 3-year fixed-term contract.
This exciting role offers the opportunity to play a key part in ensuring patient confidentiality and maintaining public trust by providing assurance that electronic patient records are accessed appropriately across the organisation.
Working closely with Information Governance, Digital, Clinical, and Operational teams, you will lead and support legitimate relationship auditing activities, investigate potential inappropriate access to records, and contribute to the continual improvement of privacy and data protection controls.
What We Offer
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements with a combination of remote and on-site working.
- Opportunities for professional development and specialist training.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in protecting patient confidentiality and improving information governance standards.
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If you are passionate about information governance, data protection, and ensuring the highest standards of confidentiality within healthcare, we would welcome your application.
Apply today and help us safeguard patient information while supporting high-quality care.
Interviews commencing 7th September 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake proactive and reactive legitimate relationship audits across electronic patient record systems.
- Investigate potential inappropriate access to confidential patient information.
- Analyse and interpret complex audit data, identifying trends and areas of concern.
- Produce comprehensive reports and recommendations for management and governance groups.
- Support compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation, the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice, and organisational policies.
- Liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff regarding audit findings and investigations.
- Contribute to training, awareness, and the development of audit processes and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to strengthen information governance assurance.
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Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Heidi Doubtfire-Lynn
- Job title: Head of IG & Data Protection Officer
- Email address: heidi.doubtfire@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01903 205111
Heidi Doubtfire-Lynn, Head of IG & Data Protection Officer, heidi.doubtfire@nhs.net
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