Job summary
This is a strategic, specialist role requiring expertise in Database Design and Management relating to the Trust's Data Warehouse environment.
The role will provide technical authority, leadership, training support and management of the development of new and current information databases and information processing systems within the Trusts Datawarehouse.
The Senior Database developer will work collaboratively with Informatics teams to develop the road map and strategy for the Trusts data warehouse, aligned to business need and operational requirements.
The post holder will provide a lead role in the Data Warehouse team driving a culture of continuous improvement in order to ensure that the Trust has secure, robust and efficient data for all reporting and analytical purposes.
Main duties of the job
To lead the provision of technical solutions for continuous improvement of the Trusts Data Warehouse as the 'single source of truth' for all internal / external reporting and analytical requirements
Deputise for the Data Warehouse Manager as required and in co-ordination, with other Senior BI Managers
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a database developer/development role in a multi-professional organisation
- Evidence of having developed complex database systems
- Knowledge and understanding of modern data analytics platforms
- Experience of presenting complex information so that it is understandable to users
Desirable
- Experience with NHS Data, Dataflows and integrating data from multiple sources
- Awareness of NHS issues and initiatives
- Previous experience of managing staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret very large and complex datasets
- Ability to extract and analyse data from multiple data sources and transpose into meaningful statistical information for the customers
- Extensive experience of Microsoft SQL and associated tooling eg: SSMS, SSIS, SSRS
- Ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and simply to information users in an NHS setting and understand and translate their information requirements.
- Ability to produce high quality documentation relating to areas of responsibility including but not limited to schemas, data architecture diagrams, data dictionaries
Desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to select an appropriate methodology when analysing data and developing the data model.
- Ability to interpret guidance and other technical documents for new national requirements and put into application
- Report writing and written presentation skills
- Exposure to Microsoft Power BI, with an understanding on it's capabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- An in depth knowledge of healthcare information systems or other process based systems
Desirable
- Detailed, expert-level, knowledge of NHS data standards
- Knowledge and understanding of any other reporting tools and development technologies including R, Python, C#, .Net Development stack
- Knowledge of current Foundation Trust information systems (e.g. Cerner EPR)
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification/experience)*
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a database developer/development role in a multi-professional organisation
- Evidence of having developed complex database systems
- Knowledge and understanding of modern data analytics platforms
- Experience of presenting complex information so that it is understandable to users
Desirable
- Experience with NHS Data, Dataflows and integrating data from multiple sources
- Awareness of NHS issues and initiatives
- Previous experience of managing staff
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret very large and complex datasets
- Ability to extract and analyse data from multiple data sources and transpose into meaningful statistical information for the customers
- Extensive experience of Microsoft SQL and associated tooling eg: SSMS, SSIS, SSRS
- Ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and simply to information users in an NHS setting and understand and translate their information requirements.
- Ability to produce high quality documentation relating to areas of responsibility including but not limited to schemas, data architecture diagrams, data dictionaries
Desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to select an appropriate methodology when analysing data and developing the data model.
- Ability to interpret guidance and other technical documents for new national requirements and put into application
- Report writing and written presentation skills
- Exposure to Microsoft Power BI, with an understanding on it's capabilities
Knowledge
Essential
- An in depth knowledge of healthcare information systems or other process based systems
Desirable
- Detailed, expert-level, knowledge of NHS data standards
- Knowledge and understanding of any other reporting tools and development technologies including R, Python, C#, .Net Development stack
- Knowledge of current Foundation Trust information systems (e.g. Cerner EPR)
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification/experience)*
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
