Nhs Data jobs

NHS Forth Valley is recruiting to its Data Protection team. Based within the wider Information Governance Unit, this is a great opportunity for someone wishing to develop their skills in the field of information governance. The post holder will work within the Information Governance Unit, which is a band of specialists who provide advice and guidance to all services within NHS Forth Valley on information governance matter. You will help to ensure NHS Forth Valley remains compliant with its obligations under data protection and associated information governance legislation, including access to information laws.

The post holder will be a primary point of contact for all data protection requests and will assess data processing activities, including potential security incidents, to ensure compliance with the organisation’s policies, procedures and guidance and support services and partners to operate in a safe and compliant manner. They will be able to advise and assist applicants making requests and provide guidance to services regarding the application of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, and how these interact with other laws such as the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. As part of the Information Governance Unit, the successful candidate will be able to develop their skills in all areas of information governance, delivering training, and helping to develop processes and documentation to support organisational wide information governance maturity.

We are looking for someone with experience of interpreting and applying information governance legislation, who can demonstrate critical analysis skills and sound judgement and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will need to be able to present and explain complicated information in an accessible way. A flexible approach to work, the ability to effectively manage a workload with competing demands, and ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

The Information Governance Unit is based within offices at NHS Forth Valley’s Headquarters at Carseview House, Castle Business Park, Stirling, FK9 4SW. The team supports hybrid working within the needs of the service. For informal enquiries please contact Linda Allen, Data Protection Manager. Tel: 01786 457325 or Sarah Hughes-Jones, Head of Information Governance, Tel 01786 457313.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.