Cyber Security Specialist

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Barnstaple is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to enhance digital security systems and compliance. You will ensure the integrity of IT security across all platforms, support digital transformation initiatives, and manage cyber security events. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in IT security and a desire to contribute to public health services.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Flexible working schemes

Access to NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with digital security systems.
• Knowledge of IT security and compliance standards.
• Ability to manage and report on cyber security events.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support for digital security systems.
• Maintain IT security compliance with best practices.
• Support Digital Transformation projects related to security.

Job description

Job summary

If you’re looking for a job in digital supporting NHS colleagues, or contemplating a new career, consider working with us in the 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 PCs to server hosting to VOIP telephony. We are looking for people who are focused on providing customer‑focussed support and high‑quality digital solutions.

Job details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro‑rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time – 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Date posted: 03 November 2025

Reference number: 185‑24210‑11827

Job location

Devonshire House, Riverside Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1SW

Job responsibilities

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. You will maintain and develop the highest level of IT security, ensuring the Trust’s digital infrastructure and applications comply with best practice and with technical, health‑records, cyber and physical security standards.

You are accountable to the Trust’s Cyber Security Lead and provide assurance that the Trust is operating to industry standards, meeting cyber ethics, NHS national frameworks and codes of conduct. The role will support the Digital Transformation at the Trust by contributing to the security strategy and wider digital programmes.

The Cyber Security Specialist will manage and report on cyber security events, ensuring that audit actions have assigned owners and are followed up within specified time frames. You will operate an internal assurance framework to assess information assets against information‑security controls and identify appropriate action plans.

The post holder will support the development of complex analytical and reporting tools, update and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and lead on trust‑raised cyber security risks and issues. You will work with staff at all levels across the Trust to ensure compliance with the cyber security agenda.

In addition to the specialist duties, you may be required to work in administrative areas as appropriate and, on occasion, manage and supervise external staff such as contractors, agency staff, and external IT vendors.

Person specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Devonshire House, Riverside Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1SW

Website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, days off to study, CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies. If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit – you’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

Additional benefits include national discount services such as the Blue Light Card and health service discounts, salary sacrifice options including an OFSTED‑rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter, car lease schemes and the NHS pension scheme.

Inclusivity and equal opportunity

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 encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. 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.