Cyber Security Manager | University Hospitals and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Cyber Security Manager | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an experienced Cyber Security professional looking to lead and shape cyber security across one of the largest NHS Trusts in the Midlands?

We are seeking an experienced and motivated IT & Cyber Security Manager to lead the Trust's cyber security function and help protect the digital services that support patient care across our five hospital sites.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Digital Services – Technology, you will act as the Trust's subject matter expert for IT and Cyber Security. You will lead the development and implementation of cyber security policies and standards, coordinate responses to cyber security incidents, and provide expert advice and guidance across the organisation.

Working closely with NHS England, regional cyber teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance with national cyber security requirements, delivering the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, managing cyber risk and improving the Trust's security posture.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in IT and Cyber Security within a large, complex environment, together with excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to a wide range of audiences.

This is an opportunity to influence cyber security strategy during a period of significant digital transformation.

Lead the Trust's IT and Cyber Security function, providing expert advice and guidance on cyber security risks, controls, policies and compliance requirements

Act as the Trust's technical lead for cyber security incidents and investigations, working with internal teams, NHS partners and external suppliers to protect critical systems and services.

Develop, implement and maintain cyber security policies, standards and procedures, ensuring the Trust remains compliant with national NHS cyber security requirements and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

Act as a lead on the cyber parts of the annual CAF DSPT submission.

Lead and Chair specific Cyber related meetings, organise quarterly desktop exercises and lead on a variety of cyber exercises.

Provide leadership to the Cyber Security team, managing staff, supporting professional development and driving continuous improvement across cyber security services.

Work closely with Digital Services, Information Governance, clinical teams and senior stakeholders to assess and manage security risks, support secure delivery of digital transformation programmes and maintain the resilience of the Trust's technology estate.

Closing date of applications: 26th August 2026

Interview date: 8th September 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital…