Job summary We are looking for a passionate individual to work as an Information Security Analyst within DHCT to work on our Information Security Management System. This role will provide essential administrative and security operations support to our information security team contributing towards meeting information security standards and reducing information risks. You will be working on aspects of our Information Security Management System, with a focus on maintaining and improving information security standards, threat and vulnerability management and policy control. This involves advising a range of stakeholders at all levels in the organisation. Main duties of the job You will work in our busy team, delivering an outcome-focused, professional and high-quality service at all times. Using your sound knowledge of cyber security processes, you will triage and handle cyber security alerts and tickets, as well as being the first escalation point for colleagues involved in these tasks. You will participate in larger pieces of security work, including the checking of security controls, understanding vulnerabilities of all types, who is responsible for their mitigation and being proactive in team projects. You will produce cyber risk assessments, advising projects and individuals on cyber risk factors. You may be required to deputise for more senior members of the team from time to time. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 309-UCLH-6098 Job locations University College London Hospital 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential oDegree level qualification relevant for the role or demonstrable equivalent level of experience. oSpecialist information security or cyber security knowledge acquired through professional qualification or equivalent experience. Experience Essential oHandling information security incidents, vulnerabilities or risks under supervision oPrevious experience of working in the cyber security field. Desirable oHandling information security, incidents, vulnerabilities or risks autonomously oPrevious experience of working to KPI's/KRI's. oPrevious experience of working in digital in the NHS or a healthcare setting. Skills and abilities Essential oKnowledge of digital best practice, information security and information governance. oWorking knowledge of control / assurance frameworks. oUnderstanding of Digital Assessment Technology Criteria and Data Protection Impact Assessments. oProven ability for attention to detail. oAdvanced keyboard skills and the ability to maintain systems. oAble to use own judgement to work within broad processes and policies. oAble to effectively evaluate multiple options to aid decision making. Desirable oDemonstrates excellent time management skills. oAble to compile a legal register. Values Essential oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving Communication Essential oExcellent communication skills in order to convey technical digital / cyber issues to a non-technical digital / cyber audience. oAble to build relationships with ease, gaining trust and maintaining confidentiality. Personal and People Development Essential oA flexible and a 'can-do' approach to work oHandling difficult conversations oAffecting behavioural changes through awareness oCompleting all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face). oWork effectively as part of a team. oDemonstrates care and compassion in all aspects of work. oCommitment to CPD of self and others; ensuring you are kept up to date with regulations and their impact on organisational compliance. oAbility to add value to workstreams. Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential oDemonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential oDegree level qualification relevant for the role or demonstrable equivalent level of experience. oSpecialist information security or cyber security knowledge acquired through professional qualification or equivalent experience. Experience Essential oHandling information security incidents, vulnerabilities or risks under supervision oPrevious experience of working in the cyber security field. Desirable oHandling information security, incidents, vulnerabilities or risks autonomously oPrevious experience of working to KPI's/KRI's. oPrevious experience of working in digital in the NHS or a healthcare setting. Skills and abilities Essential oKnowledge of digital best practice, information security and information governance. oWorking knowledge of control / assurance frameworks. oUnderstanding of Digital Assessment Technology Criteria and Data Protection Impact Assessments. oProven ability for attention to detail. oAdvanced keyboard skills and the ability to maintain systems. oAble to use own judgement to work within broad processes and policies. oAble to effectively evaluate multiple options to aid decision making. Desirable oDemonstrates excellent time management skills. oAble to compile a legal register. Values Essential oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving Communication Essential oExcellent communication skills in order to convey technical digital / cyber issues to a non-technical digital / cyber audience. oAble to build relationships with ease, gaining trust and maintaining confidentiality. Personal and People Development Essential oA flexible and a 'can-do' approach to work oHandling difficult conversations oAffecting behavioural changes through awareness oCompleting all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face). oWork effectively as part of a team. oDemonstrates care and compassion in all aspects of work. oCommitment to CPD of self and others; ensuring you are kept up to date with regulations and their impact on organisational compliance. oAbility to add value to workstreams. Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential oDemonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address University College London Hospital 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)