Digital Health and Care Wales is an ambitious organisation created by Welsh Government to lead on the digital transformation of health and care. It builds on the digital architecture and national services put in place by the NHS Wales Informatics Service over the past decade.
The organisation will lead on large-scale developments that make a significant difference to the people of Wales as well as to health and care professionals, such as expansion of the digital patient record and the creation of a National Data Resource. It will improve the way data is collected, shared and used. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Job overview
This role provides strategic and operational leadership for cyber security across complex NHS digital environments. The post holder will oversee the delivery and continual improvement of cyber defence capabilities, ensuring protection of critical IT systems, data, and services. Working within a national team, they will coordinate activities across multiple sites, manage security operations, and maintain compliance with national policy, standards, and frameworks. The role requires technical expertise, strong leadership, and collaboration across technical, clinical, and business functions to enhance digital resilience and safeguard patient care.
This is a hybrid role, with regular office attendance required at DHCW sites to support operational and team activities.
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage cyber security operations, ensuring the effective use of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, access controls, and incident response tools. Oversee the monitoring, investigation, and resolution of security incidents and vulnerabilities. Support delivery of national cyber initiatives, policies, and reporting requirements. Provide expert guidance on threat management, risk mitigation, and service improvement. Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen system security, resilience, and compliance. Contribute to workforce development through coaching and mentoring.
Working for our organisation
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is an expert national body and part of NHS Wales. We work in partnership with NHS Wales colleagues and other key stakeholders to provide national digital and data services which support the delivery of health and social care in Wales. Modern health and care services depend on good digital tools, data and information. DHCW runs or works with more than 100 services and delivers major national digital transformation programmes to support this. In addition, DHCW provides expert advice in relation to cyber security and information governance. We give frontline staff the digital tools which help them provide safer and more efficient care. We are also giving patients and the public digital tools to better manage their own health and wellbeing, empowering people to live healthier lives. We put people at the heart of what we do, working to the highest standards to deliver quality and make digital a force for good in health and care.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, processes, and technical controls across the organisation. Lead investigations into cyber incidents and coordinate remedial actions. Ensure systems and data are protected in line with national standards and governance frameworks. Manage and optimise cyber tooling and automation to improve detection and response. Provide professional advice to senior leaders and stakeholders on emerging threats and technology change. Support staff awareness and training, fostering a strong security culture throughout the organisation.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Educated to degree (or equivalent qualification / experience) in an associated professional field.
* Practical experience, working at this level, across the range of work procedures and practices.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Professional Registration with a relevant informatics professional body.
* FEDIP Practitioner, or equivalent recognised Intermediate level Professional qualification.
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience of successfully leading a team, to manage, coordinate and improve the security activities and resources for the IT systems and applications within a large complex organisation.
* Previous experience in managing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems
Skills and Attributes
* Technical Adaptability skills to learn and assess new methodologies or technologies quickly, understanding their wider implications and where appropriate implement them.
* Able to work flexibly in a hybrid working environment.
* Travel throughout Wales between sites, as required by the job.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
For further information regarding Digital Health and Care Wales please see our website: https://dhcw.nhs.wales/
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