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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Data Protection Officer within our Information Governance Department based at University Hospital Crosshouse.
Hours and Shift Pattern:
37 hours per week. Monday - Friday
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
What you will do:
The Information Governance Team is a team of specialist staff who; develop monitor and oversee the implementation of NHS Ayrshire & Arran's Information Governance agenda. This includes; data protection, information security, freedom of information, confidentiality, Caldicott, records management, and information quality.
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Head of Information Governance & Data Protection Officer in ensuring that NHS Ayrshire & Arran complies with all relevant privacy-related legislation; ensuring that employees are fully informed of their responsibilities for acting within the law; and that the public are informed of their rights. The Deputy DPO will support the Head of IG & DPO in ensuring that the organisation has proper risk-based systems of control over the personal data that it processes.
The post holder will support the Head of IG & DPO in researching, developing and advising senior management on all Data Protection requirements. The post holder will also support the Head of IG & DPO in providing the Data Protection Officer service to the appropriate primary care organisations.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Educated to degree level, with experience of working within an information governance or similar data protection role, able to interpret Data Protection Legislation, in particular the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. A high level of knowledge in the use of the Microsoft office suite, advanced computer skills and proficiency in the use of electronic information systems. You will be highly motivated and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and experience of team working.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
UK Driving Licence:
A UK car licence is essential to this role
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Marie Lynch, Head of Information Governance & Data Protection Officer, NHS Ayrshire & Arran on Marie.Lynch@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or 01563 825257.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
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It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
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