Job summary
Within Data and Analytics our vision is to be the leading data services provider for health and social care across England through creating innovative and high-quality data products and services that give our customers the knowledge and capabilities required to deliver the best outcomes for citizens.
Main duties of the job
This advert has attached Assignment Briefs/ information relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar.
About us
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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties
Serve as the senior advisor on all data platform and security-related matters, providing thought leadership and acting as the go-to expert for senior leadership.
Develop and enforce a comprehensive data security governance framework that meets and exceeds regulatory requirements.
Lead the partnership with the CISO and cybersecurity teams to design and implement state-of-the-art security measures, addressing emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Mentor members of the Data Platforms team and provide pastoral care as necessary.
Accountabilities
The data services strategy, KPIs and reporting therein.
Ensuring that the wider team are adhering to the relevant Quality Framework and the GDS Technology Code of Practice.
Maintaining the skills competency framework and associated training & development plans. Mentoring and pastoral care of the team, including on job learning and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties
Serve as the senior advisor on all data platform and security-related matters, providing thought leadership and acting as the go-to expert for senior leadership.
Develop and enforce a comprehensive data security governance framework that meets and exceeds regulatory requirements.
Lead the partnership with the CISO and cybersecurity teams to design and implement state-of-the-art security measures, addressing emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Mentor members of the Data Platforms team and provide pastoral care as necessary.
Accountabilities
The data services strategy, KPIs and reporting therein.
Ensuring that the wider team are adhering to the relevant Quality Framework and the GDS Technology Code of Practice.
Maintaining the skills competency framework and associated training & development plans. Mentoring and pastoral care of the team, including on job learning and training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or equivalent qualification, specifically in a computer, scientific or mathematical subject or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of specific technical specialisms, provision of detailed advice regarding their application and execution of specialised tasks. The specialism can be any area of information or communication technology, technique, method, product or application area.
- Significant knowledge of Cloud based technologies.
- Proven experience in similar organisations, successfully influencing and managing stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experienced in the provision of well-informed advice, typically on more than one topic, taking steps to ensure that it is properly understood and appropriately exploited, to enhance the effectiveness of significant activities.
- Experience of ensuring documentation reviews follow the correct process, issues are resolved and appropriate risk mitigations are identified and implemented.
- Proven ability in taking part in supplier negotiations over difficult commercial and technical issues and able to express organisation's position clearly and professionally.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or equivalent qualification, specifically in a computer, scientific or mathematical subject or equivalent experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of specific technical specialisms, provision of detailed advice regarding their application and execution of specialised tasks. The specialism can be any area of information or communication technology, technique, method, product or application area.
- Significant knowledge of Cloud based technologies.
- Proven experience in similar organisations, successfully influencing and managing stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experienced in the provision of well-informed advice, typically on more than one topic, taking steps to ensure that it is properly understood and appropriately exploited, to enhance the effectiveness of significant activities.
- Experience of ensuring documentation reviews follow the correct process, issues are resolved and appropriate risk mitigations are identified and implemented.
- Proven ability in taking part in supplier negotiations over difficult commercial and technical issues and able to express organisation's position clearly and professionally.
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.
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.
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).
