Information Governance Data Security and Protection Specialist

Current jobs at Gloucestershire Hospitals Information Governance Data Security and Protection Specialist Band 7

Main area Information Governance Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
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Site Victoria Warehouse Town Gloucester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 (pa, pro rata if part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 31/08/2026 23:59

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.

We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.

Information Governance Data Security and Protection Specialist, Band 7

The post holder supports the Head of Information Governance to ensure that the Trust meets its obligations under Data Protection legislation and ensures general awareness throughout the Trust on Information Governance matters.

The primary focus of the role is to manage the IG/Access to Records (DSARs) team, undertaking data protection Impact assessments (DPIAs) provide support and guidance to all staff, including coordination of data breach investigation and ensuring the Trust has robust processes and plans in place to achieve and maintain UK GDPR compliance.

• The post holder will be a specialist in the delivery of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit annual return, Data Protection Impact Assessments, Information Asset Register maintenance, drafting and review of data sharing and data processing agreements and act as a subject matter expert on data protection and data security for the Trust, in accordance with national and local policy
• The post holder will conduct and follow up on Information Governance audits across the Trust and draft associated reports. They will ensure that staff, stakeholders, contractors and members of the public are aware of their rights under Data Protection legislation
• The post holder will identify areas in which the Trust is inadequately covered by IG and IT security policies and procedures and, in consultation with the cyber security specialists, information governance team and IT service team, develop new policies and procedures to cover these areas. Supporting senior managers in presenting these to the relevant Boards or other approval bodies
• The post holder will support the maintenance of data security and data protection training and learning programmes. They will also provide expert IG advice to staff at all levels, departments and corporate / clinical functions
• The post holder will have excellent communication skills, be a…