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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Data Protection Lead
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post:
An opportunity has risen for a Data Protection specialist within NSS Digital and Security team.
The Candidate:
The candidate should be able to evidence expert knowledge and experience within a data protection environment. The ability to manage a team of staff and prioritise workloads appropriately.
The suitable candidate should have expert knowledge of data protection legislation, have good written and verbal communication skills and show the ability to deal with complex requests in a timeous manner.
Experience and knowledge of NHS Scotland and the complexities of protecting patient data within complex systems, would also be a benefit.
Location and Working Pattern:
Location - Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow.
Work Pattern - Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
Hybrid working is utilised at present and will mean the appointed person will work both at home and in the office on agreed days. From time to time there may also be some travel involved when required to attend face to face meetings with other partners.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Click here to view the full range of NHS NSS Employee Benefits.
Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Brian Paterson on brian.paterson3@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed applications is 17 May 2024.
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies