Job summary
NHS England is investing in a trailblazing Federated Data Platform (FDP). This ambitious digital programme aims to harness the power of data, so that we can improve the patient experience. We will optimise resource allocation, reduce burden, and enable real-time decision-making, so that we can invest more time in delivering outstanding care.
The Federated Data Platform (FDP) programme team sits within Data Services. This enabling function will deliver the FDP programme which will support the connection of data across the NHS. The FDP solution will connect existing IT systems, making it easier for staff to access the information they need in one safe and secure environment, this will enable them to improve coordination, plan and deliver high quality care.To ensure Data Services directly supports NHS priorities, the team will channel efforts through the lens of Use Cases, which are business-owned and tied to patient and staff benefits.
Main duties of the job
This role leads on solution design and assurance. It will involve designing solutions that are in line with architecture, security, and data principles and standards within the organisation and, where applicable, validating supplier proposed solutions. It also involves documenting and presenting these at Technical Design Authority. It ensures that all designed technical solutions are in line with technology strategy and are of robust quality. It is critical that solutions are scalable, reliable and can be maintained and evolved within live service. The role is responsible for the Operational delivery of the FDP Solutions Exchange, a new service providing FDP users with a pipeline of new Products that meet a broad range of use cases to support productivity in the NHS. In addition the role also manages Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET) software delivered via a 3rd party supplier. This role will grow these capabilities to support wider use cases and extend their utilisation across the Directorate and outside of FDP. The role will optimise how teams operate as part of the development lifecycle with an emphasis on ensuring our platforms are stable, reliable and resilient and work is integrated throughout. This will include the ways of working that support efficient joined up teams within and across programmes. The role will extend to ensuring good practice across Trusts and ICS/ICBs working with Data Services.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This advert has an attached job description relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This advert has an attached job description relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in establishing and providing assurance, including technical, functional, non-functional, clinical, and data testing support, in alignment with defined management standards, processes, and procedures on projects of similar size or complexity.
- Extensive experience in stakeholder management at various organisational levels, adept at building strong relationships, managing expectations, and resolving conflicts to foster collaboration and drive project success
- Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment with experience of leading cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance throughout all stages of the project
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including written skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences with a proven experience of ability to prepare insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders
Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Committed to driving continuous improvement in assurance processes and methodologies, regularly evaluating current practices, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and implementing strategic changes to optimise assurance activities and ensure the highest standards of quality
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in establishing and providing assurance, including technical, functional, non-functional, clinical, and data testing support, in alignment with defined management standards, processes, and procedures on projects of similar size or complexity.
- Extensive experience in stakeholder management at various organisational levels, adept at building strong relationships, managing expectations, and resolving conflicts to foster collaboration and drive project success
- Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment with experience of leading cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance throughout all stages of the project
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including written skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences with a proven experience of ability to prepare insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders
Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Committed to driving continuous improvement in assurance processes and methodologies, regularly evaluating current practices, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and implementing strategic changes to optimise assurance activities and ensure the highest standards of quality
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
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).
