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Deputy Head of Information Security & DPO


Company : Nottingham University Hospitals NHS


Location : Nottingham, England


Created : 2025-08-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy. In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying. Person specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential criteriaMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards Training & Qualifications Essential criteriaEducated to master degree level or equivalent experience Completed Data Protection Officer practitioner, or equivalent, training Evidence of and continuing professional development Experience and knowledge in Data Protection & Security and in interpretation and applications of legislation in a large public acting organisation Relevant Data Protection, Cyber Security and Information Technology qualifications. i.e. (Specific expert Data Protection and / Freedom of Information legislation practitioner) (Specialist knowledge in relation to Data Protection and Security) (Data / Information Security / Cyber Security Qualification Expert knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Legislation Must be willing to participate in any relevant training to develop skills required to carry out duties Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant area (s) (Records Management, Data Retention, Data Protection, Handling Information) Desirable criteriaData Security / Information Security Qualification Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) ISO27001 Lead Auditor Certification Formal management/leadership training/qualification Service Improvement training / qualification Experience Essential criteriaSignificant operational management experience in leading a team in a highly demanding and complex organisation as a leader Extensive experience in a similar position or in a senior information governance role within the NHS Experience of the NHS Data Security & Protection Toolkit Comprehensive knowledge of information governance, data protection legislation / best practice Experience of leading the development and/or implementation of an information governance framework within a complex, multi-site organisation Strong track record of successful delivery of performance standards in a challenging environment Experience of working collaboratively with a range of professional groups to achieve improved outcomes Able to develop strategies to meet objectives and workload demand Extensive experience of managing and developing a team, including delegation and overseeing duties Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes Considerable in depth knowledge and experience of working within the Health and Social Care sector in relation to NHS Information Governance definitions and requirements; Caldicott Guardian role, Senior Information Risk Owner role, Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability and Data Security & Protection Toolkit requirements etc. Highly developed knowledge and understanding if Data / Cyber / Information Security requirements within an NHS environment Expert knowledge of Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 (UK GDPR) /, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000, Access to Health Records Act (ATHR) 1990, Network & Information Systems (MIS) Regulations 2018, Computer Misuse Act 1990 and any other relevant legislation Expert level of experience managing Data Protection enquiries and issues Knowledge of Data / Security / Cyber Security Frameworks Knowledge and experience of supporting and completing all types of Contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and relevant Information Sharing / Data Processing Agreements alongside procurement due diligence requirements. Such as the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DATC) Knowledge, experience and practical application of data privacy impact assessments as set out within legislation above Knowledge, experience and practical applications of Data Breaches / Incidents in line with the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triad. As well as reporting to relevant commissioning bodies as set out within legislation Knowledge, experience and practical applications of Auditing techniques desktop and onsite where required in relation to post. Desirable criteriaHighly developed knowledge of working with patient based clinical information systems Specialist knowledge of NHS and statutory polices and regulations including UK GDPR, Data Protection Bill, Caldicott Principals Knowledge and understanding of the importance of confidentiality, Data Protection / Information Governance and security policies Knowledge of Acute Hospital Services and the way in which data is used Experience of working in a support role Experience of working in the National Health Service Experience of working in an Data Protection / Information Governance department Senior level role within an NHS service / department / division Experience of working with National organisations such as the Local Authorities, Department of Health (DoH) Experience Integrated Care Boards (ICB), NHS England and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework & ISO 27001 Experience of managing a demanding and expanding service creatively and efficient in an agile manner Awareness of corporate and records management requirements Reporting to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) / Ombudsman. Communication and relationship skills Essential criteriaExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate specialist / complex issues effectively at all levels Ability to analyse complex information requiring interpretation in order to meet the service requirement e.g., Staff data on training, skills and competencies. Effective interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to produce clear concise communications Ability to provide contentious information to staff groups and to communicate business sensitive information to internal staff Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation Ability to work with and influence senior colleagues including negotiation and persuasion skills Ability to foster and maintain positive working and service relationships Ability to compile and initiate audits and present findings Expert level of experience managing Data Protection enquiries and issues Experience of writing policies and procedures Excellent presentation and training skills Experience of delivering presentations to large and diverse groups Desirable criteriaExperience in collaboration to deliver objectives Self- motivated and able to encourage others at all levels including senior management Analytical and Judgement skills Essential criteriaCompetent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile simple presentations Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and acting on own initiative where appropriate; pre-empting problems and working to solve them in an appropriate manner Ability to operate to a variety of levels within the organisation and also external agencies Flexible approach to meet the conflicting demands of the job Effective time management skills in order to meet deadlines Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbally, with internal and external customers Ability to prioritise own workload autonomously Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with changing priorities Ability to conduct audits and exercise judgement Ability to use professional judgement and advise others on best practice, national guidelines and legislation Ability to recognise own and others development needs and find appropriate solutions Sensitive to the needs of others and has an awareness and responsiveness to other people's feelings and needs Values differences; regards people as individuals and appreciates the value of diversity in the workplace Planning and organisation skills Essential criteriaLeadership / Supervisory / Line Management skills Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and acting on own initiative where appropriate; pre-empting problems and working to solve them in an appropriate manner Ability to manage workloads of others and distribution throughout the service / team in a coaching style of leadership, leading by example Ability to operate to a variety of levels within the organisation and also external agencies Self-motivated and ability to motivate others Ability to recognise own and others development needs and find appropriate solutions Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload Positive attitude to dealing with change; flexible and adaptable, willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches Highly motivated, reliable and resourceful with a proactive approach to problem solving and ability to work autonomously Has a strong degree of personal integrity; able to adhere to standards of conduct based on a sense of right and wrong and be dependable and reliable Ability to operate to a variety of levels within the organisation and also external agencies Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to multi-task, deal with conflicting deadlines and prioritise workload appropriately Excellent administration skills including the ability to take minutes Excellent planning and organisational skills Physical skills Essential criteriaStandard office environment requirements Other requirements specific to the role Essential criteriaStrong visible leadership and coaching style provided onsite and online Ability and willingness to adopt an agile approach to work Willingness and ability to travel between sites and to external meetings Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the 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 are striving to be better represented at NUH. Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process. Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly. Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranetNUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following: Stay in full-time education, for example at a college Start an Apprenticeship Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training For more details visit; School leaving age - GOV.UK ( ) Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers. Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted. At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. International Recruitment: If you are applying for a role with us from outside of the UK then please read the guidance on applying for a health or social care job in the UK from abroad. ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation. Consent: Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to theOccupational Health Departmentconfidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH. Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month's pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method. For more information about our organisation and the career opportunities available, please visit our website and/or follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Documents to download Deputy Head of Information Security & Data Protection Officer (PDF, 315.6KB) Deputy Head of Information Security Person Spec (PDF, 229.7KB) Structure - Data Protection Office (PDF, 70.5KB) Mindful Employer (PDF, 242.5KB) Equality and Diversity (PDF, 122.3KB) Equal Opportunities (PDF, 57.4KB) Disability Confidence Scheme (PDF, 51.0KB) Rehabilitation of Ex Offenders (PDF, 106.0KB)#J-18808-Ljbffr