Overview
This is an important and varied role based at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust works closely with two other acute hospital Trusts within the region with a view to becoming a Group from 2026. The postholder will be required to work collaboratively with the wider teams based at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, including their subsidiary private hospital.
Responsibilities
* Monitor and report on compliance with UK data protection legislation such as the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
* Provide expert advice and guidance in areas such as Records of Processing Activity (ROPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data breach management, and data sharing across the complex areas of corporate and clinical services.
* Maintain a sound understanding of current legislative requirements and continually monitor changing technology advances and national requirements.
* Provide evidence to meet the Data Security & Protection Toolkit.
* Line manage the IG Officer to ensure legislative and organisational requirements are met, including compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulation.
* Report to and support the Head of IG and DPO, and deputise as required.
About Us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience. Here we are driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we provide for our patients and our staff. We are an acute Trust, rated \'Good\' by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff. We support flexible working and offer a range of NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work with easy access to London and local airports. Don\'t just take our word for it, explore what Salisbury has to offer at www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.
Details
* Date posted: 29 January 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata if part time
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 269-SFT9568
* Job locations: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
Job Description and Person Specification
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Disclosures
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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
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