Data Protection Officer

East of England Ambulance Service

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Job summary

The post holder will be a highly skilled and experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO).

As a DPO you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Data Protection Laws and Regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

You will be responsible for advising and supporting The Trust Board, Directorates and Staff, on all matters relating to Data Protection, privacy, and security.

This will be an independent role and will ensure the Trust comply with having a DPO in post as per legislation.

Main duties of the job

Data Protection Compliance

  • Monitoring and advising on the Trust's compliance with Data Protection Laws, Regulations, NHS Best Practices and Trust's Internal Policies.
  • Monitor and advise in the development of Data Protection Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, in line with legal requirements.
  • Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to assess that they are appropriate, meet the standards required by Legislation and mitigate risks associated with Data Processing Activities.
  • Act as the point of contact for data subjects and Supervisory Authorities such as the Information Commissioners Office, handling Data Subject Enquiries, Complaints, and monitoring Data Subject Rights Requests.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to Internal Teams regarding Data Protection and privacy matters.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to join East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. The Data Protection Officer will be working within the Corporate Affairs and Performance Directorate, with close working relationship to the Information Governance and Data Security Team. You will be joining a busy Corporate Affairs and Performance directorate providing support and guidance to all of EEAST

Date posted

02 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

247-DataProO-0124

Job locations

To be confirmed

Bedford

MK41 0RG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the Job Description and Personal Specification for the Data Protection Officer role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the Job Description and Personal Specification for the Data Protection Officer role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Postgraduate qualification.
  • Significant experience in Data Protection Compliance, or related field.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Expertise in Data Protection Laws and practices, including deep understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a legal, audit, or risk management role

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage sensitive and confidential information.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Postgraduate qualification.
  • Significant experience in Data Protection Compliance, or related field.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Expertise in Data Protection Laws and practices, including deep understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a legal, audit, or risk management role

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

To be confirmed

Bedford

MK41 0RG


Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

To be confirmed

Bedford

MK41 0RG


Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Information Governance and Security

Dean Ayres

dean.ayres@eastamb.nhs.uk

07460448537

Date posted

02 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

247-DataProO-0124

Job locations

To be confirmed

Bedford

MK41 0RG


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

East of England Ambulance Service's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)