Data Security Protection Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Security and Protection and DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment) Specialist to join our team for the implementation of multiple clinical systems and upgrades to current solutions. The DSP Specialist will be responsible for conducting and overseeing the DPIA process to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and safeguarding patient information throughout the system lifecycles. This role requires excellent knowledge of data protection laws, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Travel to the hospital site may be required., Conduct DPIAs: Lead the process of conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments for the EPR implementation project, ensuring that all necessary steps and considerations are taken into account.

Compliance: Ensure that the EPR implementation project adheres to relevant data protection laws, regulations, and best practices, such as Management of Records Code of Practice, UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and DPA 2018.

Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential risks and impacts on patient data privacy and security throughout the EPR implementation, including data access, storage, transmission, and retention.

Mitigation Strategies: Develop and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies to address identified risks, including technical, organizational, and procedural measures.

Collaboration: Collaborate with project teams, IT professionals, suppliers, CCIO, CSO, legal experts, and other stakeholders to ensure that privacy and security requirements are integrated into the EPR implementation process.

Documentation: Prepare and maintain documentation related to DPIA processes, including reports, findings, and recommendations using the Trusts DPIA System - the Information Sharing Gateway.

Training and Awareness: Provide training and guidance to project teams and staff members regarding data protection principles, DPIA requirements, and best practices for handling patient information., Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses & their families, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable