Information and Cyber Security Manager

Do you have significant experience working with the field of Information Governance and Security?

Can you demonstrate experience of creating, developing, and implementing policies, procedures and guidance?

Do you have a proven track record in the provision of creative and innovative solutions in meeting organisational requirements?

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:

We have six regional centres – Aberdeen, Dundee, South Queensferry, Hillington, Cardonald and Clydebank.  NHS 24 supports hybrid working, and this post can be based within any NHS 24 regional centres.  The successful candidate must be within commuting distance to a regional centre to attend if required and must also be able to travel to other regional centres when requested to attend meetings, undertake training and any other activities. It is required to attend Hillington Regional Centre once a week for mandatory meeting.

This Role: 

The post holder will manage all operational Information & Cyber Security technical and advisory services for NHS 24 and collaborate with partner organisations on a range of highly complex and sensitive security issues. You will provide expert specialist advice on Information & Cyber Security to ICT Professionals, Clinicians, and all staff in NHS 24. 

The post holder will manage a small team to build capabilities to detect, investigate and remediate information and cyber threats. You will be responsible for managing all legislative Information and Cyber Security policies and protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a senior member and specialism lead within the Information Governance and Security Team acting as the deputy for the Head of Information Governance & Security & DPO for all information and cyber security matters.
• The post holder will contribute to the design, development and implementation of the NHS 24 Information and Cyber Security Strategy, objectives, and work plan to ensure that key functions are managed and progressed as appropriate which includes the confidentiality and safety of patient and staff information, maintaining a focus on Security by Design.
• Lead and manage the Information and Cyber Security team, delegating work, conducting Personal Development Planning Reviews, managing absence, capability, competence, and taking forward investigations as necessary to the situation.
• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Information and Cyber Security roadmap within NHS 24.
• Liaise with Police Scotland, the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure and other government agencies as required, implementing necessary actions to ensure the physical security of all NHS 24 locations and the safety of all NHS 24 staff.
• The post holder has line management responsibilities and will be an authorised signatory for signing-off expenses for the Information Security Officer post(s) within the team.
• Deputise for the Head of Information Governance & Security & DPO as the organisation’s security manager in relation to all aspects of physical security for all NHS 24 premises. In addition, deputise when required for all information and cyber security matters and will attend local and/or national meetings representing NHS 24.
• This post is an NHS 24 wide post with an operational responsibility across the whole organisation

The successful applicant will:

• Educated to degree level in an appropriate Information and Cyber Security qualification.
• Additional Information and Cyber Security accreditation is essential to be able to perform to the required level and standard.
• Substantial amount of experience working within the field of Information Governance and Security.
• Have experience in creating, developing, and implementing policies, procedures, guidance, and protocols.
• Proven track record in the provision of creative and innovative solutions in meeting organisational requirements.
• Demonstrate integrity and effective leadership and management skills together with a proven track record of achievement in strategy and policy development and implementation.
• Evidence of developing and maintaining effective, positive relationships with key individuals and organisations, providing a positive role model for partnership working within NHS 24.

Benefits:

NHS 24 offers a complete benefits package, with a permanent contract on Band 8A £56,992 - £61,522.  Placement on salary scale is dependent on confirmation of previous relevant NHS service.

We also offer you many supportive policies to enhance your employee journey and have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Provider, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and a range of learning and development. As an NHS Scotland employee you will be entitled to:

• 35 days annual leave (rising to 41) pro-rata
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• Enrolment into the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) pension scheme
• NHS discounts on goods and services
• HELP, employee support and assistance

Interested?

Please download the Digital Job Pack and Person Specification for full details of NHS 24 and this opportunity as well as the Digital 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.

For more information on NHS 24 and our vacancies, please see our microsite with the link: https://careers.nhs24.scot/ 

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. 

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.