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The NHS is the largest employer in Scotland!
Who We Are
As NHS Scotland's unique provider of a national tele-health and tele-care service, we are responsible for the delivery of health advice and information by telephone and online services to the population of Scotland 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. NHS 24 is a patient-focused service providing the people of Scotland with triage, advice, guidance, referral and information on health and healthcare services
Where We Are:
Our Regional Centres are located at Hillington, Cardonald, Clydebank, South Queensferry, Dundee and Aberdeen. This post can be based in any of our Regional Centres.
This Role: Deputy Head of Information Governance and Security/Deputy Data Protection Officer
NHS 24 is at an exciting time of transformation and is looking to recruit a Senior Manager as Deputy Head of Information Governance and Security/Deputy Data Protection Officer, who has the creativity, experience, skills, energy and commitment to lead, drive forward and play a central role in the development, leadership and delivery of Information Governance within NHS 24. Most importantly the post holder will be expected to ensure services are delivered to a high standard, making the best use of available resources to ensure that patients receive the best possible evidence-based care, treatment and interventions.
Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and processes related to Information Governance, Freedom of Information and Records Management for all systems across NHS 24. Ensuring that NHS 24 maintains its compliance with the relevant information legislation such as the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011.
This role will provide leadership and guidance for information governance and continuous improvement to this function and to information governance across NHS 24 to support the delivery of the 24-hour services from NHS 24 as part of NHS Scotland.
As the Deputy Head of Information Governance and Security/Deputy DPO you will be dynamic, enthusiastic and approachable. A demonstrable track record of success in a senior manager position within a complex health care environment is essential.
Interested?
Please download the Job Pack and Person Specification for full details of NHS 24 and this opportunity as well as the Candidate Application Guide which will support you in your application.
We recommend that prior to application candidates read all the information provided in the Job Pack as it contains much of the information about NHS 24 and this vacancy to support a successful application.
The closing date for submitting your completed application is Friday on 5th of April 2023 at midnight.
For more information on NHS 24 and our vacancies, please see our microsite with the link: https://careers.nhs24.scot/
Predicted Recruitment Timeline
Advert closing date | At 23:59 on 5th of April 2023 |
Shortlisting finalised by hiring manager | by 12th of April 2023 |
Psychometric Testting | by 19th of April 2023 |
Interviews to be held | by 3rd of May 2023 |
NHS 24 is an equal opportunities employer committed to advancing equality and particularly welcomes applications from groups of people currently underrepresented within the workforce. We are a committed participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies.
