Job Overview
As the Trust's Database Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the database architecture that supports the current and future needs of the Trust. You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that data is effectively managed, integrated / pipelined, and utilised to improve patient care and operational efficiency. The post will also be integral to the Trust's EPR programme, and its associated data and database requirements.
The DA reports to the Digital Health Product Development Manager, and will line manage a team of staff directly involved in the management of data, encompassing areas such as database administration, integration, and software development, and will provide support and guidance, and act as a mentor to colleagues within Digital Health.
Main duties of the job
* Design and Development: Create and maintain robust database architectures, data models, and documentation to meet the strategic data needs of the Trust.
* Data Management: Oversee the cataloging, storage, and retrieval of critical data assets, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with NHS data policies.
* Collaboration: Work with project teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to define data requirements and develop solutions that adhere to architectural principles and best practices.
* Standards and Governance: Develop and implement data standards, policies, and practices across the organisation. Provide subject matter expertise in data architecture standards and governance.
* Innovation: Continuously research emerging technologies and best practices to ensure the NHS's data architecture remains cutting-edge and efficient.
* Technical Leadership: Evaluate technical proposals from external suppliers, make implementation recommendations, and provide guidance on data architecture to ensure alignment with the NHS's overall data vision.
* Data Delivery: Ensure the accurate and timely availability of data through data pipelines, views and other technologies.
Working for our organisation
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Manage the Trust’s Health Intelligence Team.
* Create, implement and develop Trust-wide strategies, policies and processes to meet the Trust's data, business intelligence and database requirements.
* Lead technical specialist on all Trust data, business intelligence and database technologies.
* Keep abreast of emerging technologies and opportunities for continual service improvement.
* Work closely with the Product Development Manager, IT Security Manager and Technical Services Manager, to maintain a cohesive, safe and secure IT platform for the Trust's IT Systems and environments.
* Act as SME for the Trust’s data, business intelligence and database solutions, including mentoring.
* Management of Database security patching and any relevant out of hours support contracts.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Educated master’s degree level in IT discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Desirable criteria
* Microsoft Certified Specialist in SQL database administration.
* Data management qualification.
* Industry standard IT qualifications (For Example ITIL).
Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
* 5 years’ experience in an information management role including support of information systems.
* Experience of designing and maintain SQL database environments.
* Experience in developing and maintain Business intelligence reporting environments.
* Experience of delivering data pipelines to achieve accurate data availability to other IT systems.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of line managing staff.
* Experience of working within an ITIL environment.
Skills And Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Able to evidence an understanding of at least 2 of the following: Microsoft server technologies, Database administration, Interfacing technology, Business intelligence reporting systems.
Desirable criteria
* Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
* Ability to explain complex issues to a range of professional staff groups.
* Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
* Ability to lead and direct meetings.
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'
Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.
Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.
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