Ict Head of Cyber Security

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The ICT Head of Cyber Security will act as the Trust's expert on cyber security protection, detection, response, and recovery.

The ICT Head of Cyber Security will be responsible for the strategic approach to cyber threat management, the strategic planning of current and future IT security solutions.

The post holder will manage, support and develop the Trust cyber security team.


The ICT Head of Cyber Security will own and be responsible for the completion of parts of the Data Security Assessment Toolkit in relation to ICT cyber security obligations in addition to working towards and maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO27001 certification.

The post holder will work closely with a range of ICT departments, plus key stake holders in the Trust such as the Head of IG, the Trust SIRO and the Trust Information governance committee.

Close working relationship with other Trusts and external organisations will be required.

Please note advert may close early if we receive suitable applicants before the closing date.


Lead the strategic planning of current and future IT security solutions, researching and reviewing recognised best practice and upcoming changes to technology.

Define and agree an appropriate target security structure with key stakeholders giving due regard to risks threats and vulnerabilities.

Maintaining compliance with various standards in place e.g. Data Security and Protection Toolkit, CareCERT, Cyber Essentials+, Network and Information Systems Regulations etc. ISO 27001

Act as the Trusts advisor on cyber security protection, detection, response and recovery.

Develop and advise in the implementation of policies, procedures and guidance documentation.

Monitor incidents and take appropriate actions to correct, notify and prevent reoccurrence.

Work in conjunction with the Technical teams to maintain all security tools and technology used in the department

Undertake scoping and delivery of penetration tests and ensure actions from vulnerability assessments are resolved

Supporting wider IT functions in the evaluation and implementation of new technology and controls

Defining and documenting a security incident response program

Respond to High priority NHS Digital Care Cert alerts in line with NHS Digital requirements.


King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites.

The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.


We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan.

In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.

Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Policy and Service Development

  • Maintain, update and implement Trust policies in scope of the ICT department covering all aspects of information security and Cyber activities.
  • Draft, develop, implement and maintain a portfolio of polices relating to all aspects of Cyber Security within ICT.
  • Ensure compliance with Trust policy and procedures are fully supported in forums such as the Trust unsupported systems group, the Trust ATP management group, patch management groups and any other future forums.
  • Carry out Continual Service Improvement (CSI) of existing Trust processes and procedures
  • Identify, propose and implement any changes to practices, procedures required in departmental and user environment to improve service levels.
  • Ensuring that all cyber security risks are updated and managed via the Trust risk and issues process
Financial and Physical Resources

  • Revenue and staffing budget holder for IT Security, including procurement of physical assets or supplies and capital expenditure.
  • Advise departments on the security of IT equipment.
  • Monitor and advice on software licence compliance in association with the Software Asset Manager.
  • Advice and guidance on the purchase of IT security equipment.
  • Exercise duty of care when using Trust equipment i.e. computers and software.
  • Advise ICT senior leaders group on the most cost effecti

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