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NHS Borders

NHS Borders

www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk

1 Job

635 Employees

About the Company

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Company Name
NHS Borders
Job Title
Data Protection Facilitator
Job Description
Job title: Data Protection Facilitator Role Summary: Deliver specialist information governance support and advice to up to 23 NHS General Practices, serving as the primary contact for data protection matters on behalf of the Board’s Data Protection Officer. Expectations: Manage independent workload, coordinate audits and monitoring across all practices, travel within the NHS Borders area, hold a valid driving licence, comply with UK work‑rights requirements, and adhere to updated criminal records checks if applicable. Key Responsibilities: - Provide expert guidance on data protection legislation, national guidelines, and Caldicott Principles. - Advise GP practices on completing the Information Asset Register, maintaining Privacy Notices, and developing staff training materials. - Prepare templates for GP contractors to document processing activities. - Conduct internal audits of personal data processing procedures and assess compliance for the wider NHS Borders organisation. - Plan, manage, and coordinate audit and monitoring functions across all practices to demonstrate regulatory compliance. - Offer specialist support to the broader NHS Borders Information Governance team. Required Skills: - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Strong organisational, influencing, and time‑management abilities. - Decisive problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. - In‑depth knowledge of data protection legislation and the Caldicott Principles. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint). - Ability to travel independently and maintain a valid driving licence. Required Education & Certifications: - Degree level education or extensive experience in a data protection environment. - Valid UK right to work (or eligibility for sponsorship). - Criminal record check compliant with 1 April 2025 legislation; eligibility for the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme if classified as a regulated role.
Kelso, United kingdom
On site
21-12-2025