Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Data Engineer

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

The Data, Intelligence and insight Department has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to join our Development Team as a Data Engineer.

We are looking for a motivated person who possesses excellent SQL skills. The ideal candidate will work flexibly as part of a small team responsible for maintaining and developing the department's Data Warehouse.

We offer a full induction, flexible working hours and excellent career opportunities. You will be based at one of our three main offices - Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Abergele Hospital or Bangor Hospital where we offer hybrid working, with regular office attendance.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will contribute to the design and maintenance of the organisation's data warehouse and the acquisition, maintenance and presentation of data. The data warehouse supports the organisation in strategically and operationally managing health services across North Wales.

The following are therefore essential:

  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and techniques
  • Advanced SQL skills
  • Experience of ETL processes
  • In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft SQL Server platform and client tools (SSMS)
  • Understanding of the importance of thorough testing

The applicant must possess excellent communication skills in order to carry out user requirements elicitation, and excellent analysis skills in order to be able to translate these requirements into working solutions and warehouse datasets.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC538-0725

Job locations

Maelor Hospital Wrexham, Abergele Hospital or Ysbyty Gwynedd

Croesnewydd Road, Llanfair Road or Penrhos Road

Wrexham, Abergele or Bangor

LL13 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Candidates are required to attend a face-to-face interview at Abergele Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Candidates are required to attend a face-to-face interview at Abergele Hospital

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree in in a Science, Technology or a Maths subject or equivalent qualifications, knowledge or experience.

Desirable

  • Microsoft Certified Qualifications in Data Engineering or similar subject

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a data engineering or similar role
  • Working knowledge of SQL query language
  • Evidence of experience with Windows PC and server operating systems

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working with difference systems
  • Experience of working with databases

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to learn new technologies
  • Determined, patient and self-motivated.
  • Highly professional and flexible attitude to work

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Understands the Data Protection Act
  • Understanding / prior experience of data science

Other

Desirable

  • Ability to travel across north wales
  • Able to work flexibly
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelor's degree in in a Science, Technology or a Maths subject or equivalent qualifications, knowledge or experience.

Desirable

  • Microsoft Certified Qualifications in Data Engineering or similar subject

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a data engineering or similar role
  • Working knowledge of SQL query language
  • Evidence of experience with Windows PC and server operating systems

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working with difference systems
  • Experience of working with databases

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to learn new technologies
  • Determined, patient and self-motivated.
  • Highly professional and flexible attitude to work

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Understands the Data Protection Act
  • Understanding / prior experience of data science

Other

Desirable

  • Ability to travel across north wales
  • Able to work flexibly

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Maelor Hospital Wrexham, Abergele Hospital or Ysbyty Gwynedd

Croesnewydd Road, Llanfair Road or Penrhos Road

Wrexham, Abergele or Bangor

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Maelor Hospital Wrexham, Abergele Hospital or Ysbyty Gwynedd

Croesnewydd Road, Llanfair Road or Penrhos Road

Wrexham, Abergele or Bangor

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Data Engineer

Kerry Roberts

kerry.roberts@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-AC538-0725

Job locations

Maelor Hospital Wrexham, Abergele Hospital or Ysbyty Gwynedd

Croesnewydd Road, Llanfair Road or Penrhos Road

Wrexham, Abergele or Bangor

LL13 7TD


Supporting documents

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