Cyber Security Specialist

If you’re looking for a job in digital supporting NHS colleagues, or contemplating a new career, consider working with us in Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Digital Services team.

Working within a team of digital professionals we provide a full range of digital services across Devon, from desktop PC's to server hosting to VOIP telephony. We are looking for people who are focused on providing customer focussed support and high-quality digital solutions.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Under the operational management of the Head of Digital Infrastructure, the role provides specialist support and analysis of the Trust’s Digital security systems, network technical security requirements and security incident events; to maintain and develop the highest level of IT security, ensuring that the Trust’s digital infrastructure and applications comply with best practice, along with technical, health records, cyber, and physical security standards.

The role is accountable to the Trust’s Cyber Security Lead providing assurance that they are operating to industry standards, meeting cyber ethics and codes of conducts and NHS national frameworks. This role will be key in supporting the Digital Transformation at the Trust by contributing to both the Security strategy as well as the wider Digital programmes over the coming years.

The Cyber Security Specialist role is vital in ensuring that the Trust is compliant with Local/National policy and technology elements of the Data Security & Protection Toolkit managed within Digital Services. The role will also be responsible for managing and reporting of Cyber Security events and ensuring any actions from audits have assigned action owners and are followed up within the specified time frames.

The role will operate a robust internal assurance framework to ensure that information assets are assessed against information security controls with appropriate action plans identified. The Cyber Security Specialist will be based at Northern Devon District Hospital (NDDH) / Devonshire House, however, will work closely with the wider RDUH Digital Service, clinical leads and broader Trust staff based at NDDH, Exeter and all Community / remote office locations.

The post holder will fulfil required Digital Cyber Security tasks, support the development of complex analytical / reporting tools, responsible for updating and implementing process and associated standard operating procedures (SOP’s), lead on Trust raised cyber security risk and issues relevant to own service and work as part of an extensive team; they will need to work with staff across all areas and levels within the Trust to ensure that the requirements relating to cyber security agenda are carried out.

To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other administrative areas as appropriate and as directed by the line manager and may, on occasion, be required to both manage and supervise external staff e.g. temps, contractors, external IT vendors any agency staff. Maintains constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across the NHS and wider working partnerships.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact:Adam Brush, Cyber Security Manager on

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

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