Data Security and Protection Adviser

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Data Security & Protection (DSP) Adviser to join our Group DSP Team at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in safeguarding patient and organisational information, supporting Trust-wide compliance with data protection legislation, and helping staff deliver safe, secure and excellent care.

As a DSP Adviser, you will act as the first point of contact for routine Data Security & Protection queries and contribute to the delivery of the Group's Data, Security & Protection (DSP) strategy. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clear, specialist advice on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and confidentiality requirements.
• Managing and investigating data security incidents via Datix, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Delivering DSP training sessions (classroom, small groups, MS Teams) and helping maintain compliance above required thresholds.
• Maintaining key organisational records including the Information Asset Register and Information Sharing Gateway.
• Supporting colleagues with Data Protection Impact Assessments, Privacy Notices and policy development.

** Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Data Security and Protection (DSP)

Provide specialist advice andassistanceto staff whererequiredon areas of complex information governance legislation, such as UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and the NHS Code of Practice on Confidentiality

To work closely with department colleagues, support services, clinical services,operational and strategic Data Security and Protection leads and internal and external DSP colleagues to promote excellent Information Governance, Data Security and Data Protection practice, by advising and supporting them in their understanding and delivery of these requirements.

To be aware of Data Security and Protection incidents and where appropriate supportin the investigation process, ensuring relevant actions are taken and lessons learnt to prevent reoccurrence

Provide support for a programme of Data Security and Protection related work managed by the Head of DSP and locally directed by the DSP Team Leader

Log Serious Information Governance incidents on Data Security and Protection Toolkit incident reporting tool

Conduct Data Security and Protection user satisfaction surveys in line with Data Security and Protection Toolkit requirements.

Deputise for theDSP Team Leader, attending relevant meetings when necessary.

Provide support to other areas of the Data Security and Protection Team as directed by the Head of Data Security and Protection.

Be the first line of response for data security and protection queries providing support,adviceand guidance to key areas of the Trust including Research and Innovation, Complaints,Governance and IT.

Develop andmaintainstandard operating procedures for all routine tasks carried out within the role.

Support the development,reviewand roll-out of appropriate DSPrelated policies and procedures.

Manage DSP records, both paper and electronic, updating reports,maintainingaction plans,policies and procedures etc.

Take a proactive role in the collation of the evidencerequiredfor the annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission andparticipatein improvement plans.

Maintain a register of Information Governance related incidents and produce regular reports from Datix, liaising with all departments and Risk Management as appropriate, leading on incident investigations where appropriate.

Maintain the Trusts Information Asset Register and undertake reviews…