Job Title:
National Data Guardian
Location of the job:
Various
Employer:
Department of Health and Social Care
Salary:
£63,000 per annum
Last day to apply:
01 September 2026
Role Summary
- You will be the National Data Guardian (NDG) for Health and Care in England.
- Your job is to help keep health and social care data safe and used properly.
- You will make sure people trust how their information is used.
- You will give advice to government, NHS, social care, and others about data.
- You will help improve health services and research while protecting privacy.
Key Tasks
- Lead on important health and care data issues.
- Work with leaders in government, NHS, social care, universities, businesses, and charities.
- Give trusted advice and set clear rules for how data is handled.
- Make sure rules are followed to keep information confidential and secure.
- Help use data responsibly to improve patient care and outcomes.
Skills And Experience
- You need to have worked in a senior job before.
- Know about using health data safely and ethically.
- Understand new health and care technologies.
- Be good at making decisions and working independently.
- Be able to talk clearly and build good relationships with others.
- Care about patient privacy and public trust.
Pay And Hours
- You will be paid £63,000 per year.
- You will work 3.5 days a week.
- The job can last up to 3 years, as decided by the Secretary of State.
Location And Workplace
- The job is based in England.
- You will work with many different organisations across health and care.
How To Apply
- Visit the Public Appointments website to apply: https://apply-for-publicappointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9039
- If you need the information in a different format, call Karen on 0113 254 5625 or Ben on 0113 254 6557 and say VAC-9039.
- Apply before midday on Tuesday, 01 September 2026.
Checklist For Applicants
- I understand the role of National Data Guardian.
- I have the right experience and skills.
- I can work 3.5 days a week and accept the pay.
- I know how to apply and will do it before the deadline.
- I can ask for help if I need information in another format.
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