Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a key senior role providing independent expert advice and assurance on all aspects of data protection, privacy, and information governance across the organisation.

As the Trust’s statutory DPO, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, acting as the primary contact with regulators and supporting a strong culture of safe and lawful data use.

Working closely with the Board, SIRO, and Caldicott Guardian, you will lead on strategic information governance, provide expert guidance on complex issues, and support delivery of the Trust’s Digital & Data agenda.

This role offers the opportunity to shape data protection practice at system level, working across the Trust and with Integrated Care System partners.

We are looking for someone who:
Has expert knowledge of data protection and information governance.
Can influence at senior level and communicate complex concepts clearly.
Has experience delivering compliance frameworks such as the DSPT.
Is confident working autonomously in a specialist advisory role.
Can lead a busy IG and Records Team.
Previously interviewed applicants may not apply.

Act as the Trust’s statutory Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and relevant legislation.

Provide independent, expert advice to the Board, SIRO, and Caldicott Guardian on data protection risks and requirements.

Serve as the primary contact for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and data subjects.

Lead development and assurance of Information Governance policies, procedures, and strategies.

Oversee delivery of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and wider compliance activities.

Advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), information sharing agreements, and contracts.

Lead or support investigations into data breaches and complex IG incidents.

Provide assurance on data protection aspects of cybersecurity and digital initiatives.

Produce reports and briefings for Board and governance committees.

Line manage and develop the Information Governance and Records Management team.

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of ‘outstanding’ for well-led and ‘good’ overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We’re really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you’re taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that’s friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life . Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more .

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
Competitive annual leave allowance
Car leasing scheme
NHS pension scheme
Free eye tests
Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants