Data Protection & Security Manager

Wales Medicines Strategy Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 53,000

Job description

Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: City and Queen's Medical Centre

Hospital Campus Town: Nottingham

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 17/04/2025 23:59

Data Protection & Security Manager

Band 7

Job overview

Are you looking to make a difference and use your leadership and coaching skills? We have an excellent opportunity for you. We need experts in Data Protection and Security to help the Trust deliver an excellent Data Protection Office service.

The NHS is one of the largest employers in the UK and EU, and it needs you. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for you to learn, grow, and develop while being supported by experienced leaders within this field.

We’ve recently undertaken a full workforce change across the Data Protection Office service and are seeking strong, visible, and competent leaders who can coach a team of staff to achieve shared service-wide objectives.

The post holder will be an experienced leader and specialist in data protection, security, confidentiality, line management, service delivery, and records management. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Data Protection Office/service.

Main duties of the job

1. Lead and promote data protection and security awareness, providing advice and guidance to the Trust in relation to compliance with Data Protection Legislation.
2. Provide Information Governance support for commercial, informatics, and research projects.
3. Provide first-line support for all data protection and security enquiries.
4. Work with managers and directors to identify new working practices and support the change programme.
5. Ensure Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of self and supervisees.
6. Provide expert advice on relevant Information Security/Cyber Security frameworks.
7. Mix of on-site and home working to suit the needs of our service.

Working for our organisation

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city, playing a leading role in research, education, and innovation.

We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team to deliver world-class healthcare. At NUH, we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic or Disabled, as we strive to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for full details.

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s behavioural standards.

Training & Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate level education or considerable experience in Data Protection & Security.
• Experience and knowledge in Data Protection & Security and legislation interpretation in a large public-facing organisation.
• Relevant Data Protection, Cyber Security, and IT qualifications.
• Experience with Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Understanding of the Data Protection Act/UK GDPR, Freedom of Information, and Access to Health Records Legislation.
• Willingness to participate in relevant training.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant areas.
• Educated to a master level with a degree or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Experience of staff management including PDP, recruitment, disciplinary, and capability.
• Supervisory/Line Management skills.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in the Health and Social Care sector related to NHS Information Governance.
• Expert knowledge of Data Protection Act 2018 and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of Data Protection & Security/Cyber Security Frameworks.
• Experience in supporting and completing Contracts, SLAs, and Information Sharing Agreements.
• Experience of delivering presentations to diverse groups.

Communication and Relationship skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships.

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Competent IT skills for data collection and report presentation.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and prioritize work.

Planning and organisation skills

• Ability to manage workloads and distribute tasks effectively.
• Positive attitude towards change; flexible and adaptable.

Other requirements specific to the role

• Strong visible leadership and coaching style.
• Willingness to travel between sites and attend external meetings.

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