Data Protection Officer

Lloyds Clinical Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Company bonus scheme

Outstanding training & development

Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus

Employee assistance programme

Savings and discounts at retailers

Job summary

Lloyds Clinical Limited is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will provide leadership across data protection and information governance, ensuring compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Key responsibilities include policy development, audits, and training programmes. Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of data protection laws and previous experience in related roles.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience in a Data Protection, Information Governance or Privacy role.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate into business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on policy development, audits, and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Oversee data subject requests and breach management.
• Drive awareness through training and education programmes.

Skills

Data Protection knowledge

GDPR compliance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Recognised Data Protection qualification

Job description

About The Role

Please note: this vacancy is a 12 month fixed term contract

At Lloyds Clinical, protecting the confidentiality, integrity and security of patient and colleague data is at the heart of what we do. We're looking for an experienced Data Protection Officer to join our Quality & Governance team on a 12-month fixed term contract, providing expert leadership and oversight across all aspects of information governance, data protection and GDPR compliance.

About the Role

You'll take ownership of Lloyds Clinical's data protection and information governance framework, ensuring we continue to meet our obligations under GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Caldicott Principles. Acting as the organisation's subject matter expert, you'll provide practical guidance across the business, helping to minimise risk while embedding a strong culture of data protection and compliance.

This is a varied and visible role where you'll lead on policy development, audits, risk assessments and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), whilst overseeing data subject requests, breach management and regulatory reporting. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, including IT, Patient Services and senior leaders, to ensure robust controls are in place and that data protection remains a key consideration in business decision-making.

Alongside this, you'll drive awareness and engagement through training and education programmes, helping colleagues understand their responsibilities and promoting a privacy-by-design approach across all areas of the organisation.

Why Lloyds Clinical?

We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. Lloyds Clinical has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Outstanding training & development programmes
• Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
• Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app
• Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal

About You

We're looking for a confident and proactive data protection professional with a strong working knowledge of GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and information governance best practice. You'll have previous experience operating in a Data Protection, Information Governance or Privacy role, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical business solutions.

You'll be comfortable conducting audits, managing compliance activities, supporting investigations and providing clear, credible advice to stakeholders at all levels. Strong communication, influencing and analytical skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently whilst building collaborative relationships across the business.

A recognised Data Protection qualification is highly desirable, and experience within healthcare, regulated environments or working alongside a Caldicott Guardian would be advantageous.

About Us

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.

At Lloyds Clinical, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our all and Continually Improving to provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.