Job summary
Cyber Operations purpose is to support safe care and build public trust by building NHS England's cyber resilience and enabling the wider health system to be cyber resilient, supporting Transformation Directorate's purpose of delivering the best care and outcomes for the NHS.The Cyber Operations sub-directorate consists of 4 operational areas:o Cyber Security Operations Unit (CSOU).o Cyber Delivery Unit (CDU).o Cyber Improvement Programme.o Chief Information Security Office Function (CISO).
The Cyber Improvement Programme (CIP) aims to deliver cyber improvements that provide long-term foundational change towards sustainable cyber risk management across the health and social care system, working towards the vision of creating a health and care sector that is resilient to cyber-attack, improving the safety of patients and service users through good cyber security.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be responsible for leading on the delivery of multiple projects/programmes of work within the Cyber Improvement Programme with responsibility for:o Working with colleagues and subject matter experts to scope, plan, design and deliver projects/change initiativeso Creating, assuring and monitoring project and workstream delivery planso Developing and supporting at times complex communications including programme reporting to stakeholders and senior NHS England and Department of Health colleagueso Leading on project/programme delivery ensuring the alignment of strategic objectives and managing performance and risk through ensuring all programme controls and governance are implemented effectively within projects.o Taking forward business change to facilitate and enable uptake of initiatives across the health and care system that support and embed cyber security within the system
About us
What's in it for youo A role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care.o A range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your work has a direct and positive impact.o A real commitment to your personal and professional development with access to a broad range of learning opportunities.
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.
Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstratable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes
Important:Please be aware there are residency requirements you need to meet:
All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold security clearance SC level as a minimum.To meet National Security Vetting requirements,you must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 out of the past 5 years for SC clearance.Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered. More information on SC clearance can be foundhere.
Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role.You dont need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer, will result in the job offer being withdrawn.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.
Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstratable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes
Important:Please be aware there are residency requirements you need to meet:
All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold security clearance SC level as a minimum.To meet National Security Vetting requirements,you must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 out of the past 5 years for SC clearance.Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered. More information on SC clearance can be foundhere.
Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role.You dont need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer, will result in the job offer being withdrawn.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates proven experience of scoping, designing and managing projects and programmes and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Demonstrates experience of effectively implementing business change initiatives within the health and care system to facilitate adoption and take up of products and services across the health and care system in order to realise mutual benefits.
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to negotiate on difficult and contentious issues including performance and change.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates strong ability to build relationships with internal and external partners which are critical in securing the strategic objectives of the business.
Desirable
- Demonstrates excellent communication and presentation skills and an ability to engage successfully with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation and across the health and care system.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates proven experience of scoping, designing and managing projects and programmes and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Demonstrates experience of effectively implementing business change initiatives within the health and care system to facilitate adoption and take up of products and services across the health and care system in order to realise mutual benefits.
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to negotiate on difficult and contentious issues including performance and change.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates strong ability to build relationships with internal and external partners which are critical in securing the strategic objectives of the business.
Desirable
- Demonstrates excellent communication and presentation skills and an ability to engage successfully with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation and across the health and care system.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Weelington Place, Leeds/ Wellington House, London/ Hexagon House, Exeter - other locations could be considered
7-8 Wellington Place
Leeds/London/Exeter - other locations could be considered.
LS1 4AP
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
