Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) for a proactive and passionate Data Security & Protection (DSP) Team Leader to join our dynamic and fast-paced Data, Security & Protection Team.This is a pivotal role supporting both Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital as part of our Group approach to ensuring we meet our legal, statutory and regulatory obligations relating to the security and protection of personal data.
As our DSP Team Leader, you will play a key part in completion of the Group’s DSP Toolkits and managing the DSP Team to ensure all areas of the DSP Toolkit framework are delivered.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of DSP workstreams and ensuring evidence is maintained for DSP Toolkit standards.
- Managing, triaging, and supporting investigation of DSP incidents via Datix.
- Delivering DSP training (classroom, small groups and virtual).
- Overseeing the completion and quality of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
- Supporting information sharing governance using the Information Sharing Gateway.
- Raising awareness of data security issues across the Group and promoting best practice.
- Acting as a key point of contact for colleagues seeking specialist DSP support.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
- Significant experience in IG/DSP related activities across a Health and Care setting, or to have significant experience of working at a senior level in a public sector body
- Practitioner Qualification on Data Protection Act or the General Data Protection Regulation
Desirable
- ISO 17024- accredited GDPR Foundation and Practitioner certificate or evidence of further education in the application of ISO/IEC 27002:2013 and other associated standards.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Data Security and Protection toolkit
- Substantial experience of practical implementation of the Data Protection Act
- Experience of working within NHS or similar large multi-disciplinary organisation in a similar role.
- Experience of staff / team leadership
- Experience of delivering awareness and training programmes for staff at ranging levels
Desirable
- Experience of working with internal and external auditors
- Experience of working with or supporting the implementation of security systems
Skills
Essential
- Developed interpersonal skills within groups and on a one-to-one basis
- Ability to mentor, teach and coach
- Ability to analyse and interpret situations where there are conflicting legal / ethical standards and service requirements, and develop an appropriate and justified response on behalf of the Trust.
- Ability to solve problems and use initiative to secure desired outcomes
- Ability to prioritise between competing demands and allocate resources accordingly
- Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
Desirable
- Proven ability to undertake communication campaigns
- Negotiating and influencing skills
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- High level of drive and determination
- Self-motivated to work on own initiative.
- Developed attention to detail and accuracy
Desirable
- Must be able to understand the needs of patients and deal with all contacts in a sensitive manner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 24 February 2026
