Band 7 Senior Data Engineer

Employer
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
3 Priestley Wharf
Town
Birmingham
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/05/2024 23:59
Interview date
26/05/#####
Band 7 Senior Data EngineerBand 7Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the information team at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust, we are looking to build the very best data engineering solutions, data modelling and maintenance processes within the trust SQL data warehouse. This is a great opportunity to bring your own insight and knowledge to build upon current methodologies, designing and developing data solutions across significant volumes of data and provide insight to the business intelligence function and wider team.Main duties of the jobYou will be responsible for strategic design and development of the Trust’s information data models and contribute extensively to the delivery of innovative data schemes to support the Business Intelligence function ensuring that information flows and datasets are available to support and improve healthcare delivery and enable the Trust to meet its corporate and clinical targets as well as the goals and targets established by outside agenciesWorking for our organisationIMPORTANTPlease ensure you check your TRAC account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including BUSINESS EMAIL ADDRESS, telephone contact details and postal addressBe Part of Our Team...Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than#####0 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesAs a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and deployment of the Trust’s data within the data warehouse environment, which consists of multiple SQL Server databases that capture data from the Trust’s multiple data sources including Electronic Patient Record systems, Electronic Staff Records, Finance, and other disparate internal and external data sources. The post holder will work alongside other members of the Information and DevOps Team, to provide an appropriate platform to support the delivery of the information strategy required to deliver and underpin the Trust’s Strategic and operational objectivesWorking with other data engineers, the post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of data models for operational, contractual, statistical and information aspects of the Trust; contributing to planning and formulation of strategies for Information.The post holder is responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive dataset framework incorporating all Trust systems within the data warehouse, for relational database modelling, master data management, application design with associated business rules.Be the technical lead on the delivery and development for the information service line agreement monitoring (SLAM) dataset framework, activity pricing models.To assist the Senior Development Manager with the strategic development of the Data Engineering function. Developing coherent strategies for continual development of the trust data models and underwriting of the Trust Information StrategyTo take responsibility for the planning, creation, implementation, maintenance and on-going evolution of big data / data models / data marts / data cubes within the Trust’s data warehouse, sourced from a wide variety of information systems including patient, staffing, financial and other disparate internal and external data sources.To take responsibility for the maintenance and continued development of contract and commissioning datasets including SUS, CDS and CSDS filesWorking with and assisting Data Base Administrators (DBAs) ,to design and develop the structure, procedures and functions of the Trust’s data warehouse data models. Including data security, responsibility for the administration of permissions to the Trust’s data warehouse datasets.To enable, promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to support and improve healthcare delivery.To develop automated data loading (ETL) and validation processes, at the same time maintaining efficient data warehouse metadata structures.To develop and extend expertise in database design concepts and SQL server language, including T-SQL, ETL (SSIS and/or DTS), SSAS and SSRS.To ensure high quality data warehouse security, putting in place robust security measures to allow adequate access for the required users whilst protecting sensitive patient-identifiable dataPerson specificationQualifications / trainingEducated to Masters level or equivalentIT Professional QualificationSQL Qualification, Microsoft data warehouse technologies or equivalentExperienceExtensive experience of design & operation of large scale, complex data models & processing proceduresExtensive understanding of relational database theory and technologyExtensive experience of working within a heath care Informatics environment with NHS information and Data StandardsExperience of developing new data warehouses or of extensive data warehouse re-developmentSkills/knowledgeIn depth and thorough knowledge of Microsoft data warehouse technologiesKnowledge of statistical/numerical techniques and procedures.Good working knowledge of Data Warehouse technology and report writing, analysis methodologies.Competent in the use of Knowledge of Microsoft Analysis Services, SQL-TKnowledge of Sequel Server Integration Services (SSIS), Sequel Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Sequel Server Reporting Services (SSRS)Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, particularly Word And ExcelKnowledge of Project Management methodologies i.e PRINCE MSP. AGILEUnderstanding of key business functions within the NHSExcellent communication skills, ability to build strong working relationships with all levels and groups of staff on complex information related issuesAbility to be proactive and to think creativelySelf-motivating with a flexible approach to work and ability to work independentlyDisability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview SchemeBCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Ac#####10, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.Equality, Diversity and InclusionBirmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.Promoting Workforce EqualityIn response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.Flexible WorkingBirmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!Benefits of working for us:Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancementsAttractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.Discounts for local and national retailersDedicated well-being services for all employeesFlexible working where possibleEmployer certification / accreditation badges
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