Job summary
NUH Digital Services are looking for an experienced Senior Data Warehouse Analyst/Developer to join our Data Warehouse team . The potential post-holder must have proven expertise at a senior level in database modelling and database design, data warehousing and data migration, and the use of SQLServer, TSQL, and SSIS. Previous NHS experience and familiarity with NHS data and datasets would be highly advantageous.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Working closely with colleagues in the Data Warehousing and other Digital & Information teams, the post holder will be expected to take a leading role in the analysis, design, and development of both standard as well as ad-hoc data warehousing packages for the provision of data for reports, dashboards, downstream systems, and for data migration purposes.
As an expert in the field of Trust data, data validation, ETL mechanisms, and data provision, the post-holder will also be expected to provide leadership and mentoring for less experienced colleagues. They will also be expected to help with the development and maintenance of standards, procedures, and best practice guides, also where this may concern the potential adoption of new technologies in the team.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your work will be varied and interesting, encompassing e.g. the investigation of acquiring potential new datasets from various clinical systems into the Trust data warehouse, building new data pipelines, ongoing monitoring of existing packages, providing architectural and strategic advice, etc.
You will be part of a small team, but work closely with the SQLServer DBA team members and with many other colleagues within and outside the Digital & Information department on a daily basis. We are very friendly and supportive of each-other, and try to provide everyone in our teams with the opportunity to learn and develop.
In your application, please make sure you address the key points outlined in the Person Specification so we can assess your suitability for this role, specifically with regards to your practical experience in working with standard NHS datasets, SQLServer / SSIS, data mapping, requirements gathering, analysis and design, and providing any and all associated project documentation.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your work will be varied and interesting, encompassing e.g. the investigation of acquiring potential new datasets from various clinical systems into the Trust data warehouse, building new data pipelines, ongoing monitoring of existing packages, providing architectural and strategic advice, etc.
You will be part of a small team, but work closely with the SQLServer DBA team members and with many other colleagues within and outside the Digital & Information department on a daily basis. We are very friendly and supportive of each-other, and try to provide everyone in our teams with the opportunity to learn and develop.
In your application, please make sure you address the key points outlined in the Person Specification so we can assess your suitability for this role, specifically with regards to your practical experience in working with standard NHS datasets, SQLServer / SSIS, data mapping, requirements gathering, analysis and design, and providing any and all associated project documentation.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant IT degree at MSc level or above, or equivalent technical qualification & experience (equivalent experience = a minimum of 3 years' working in a relevant technical role of sufficient seniority)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role within the NHS and with NHS data sets.
- At least 3 years' experience of software development within a structured environment.
- Expert knowledge of and experience in the use of SQLServer databases and SQL/TSQL
- Expert knowledge of and experience in the use of SSIS
- Experience in requirements gathering, software analysis/design and in data mapping
Desirable
- Experience of working with XML and/or XML
- Experience of working with non-Microsoft ETL tools and database technologies
- Experience of working with Cloud ETL tools and technologies
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication (-1 for spelling mistakes, -1 for grammatical mistakes, -2 for unanswered questions, -2 for unclear/confused answers)
- Demonstrable experience in writing standards documents, best practice guides, etc
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant IT degree at MSc level or above, or equivalent technical qualification & experience (equivalent experience = a minimum of 3 years' working in a relevant technical role of sufficient seniority)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role within the NHS and with NHS data sets.
- At least 3 years' experience of software development within a structured environment.
- Expert knowledge of and experience in the use of SQLServer databases and SQL/TSQL
- Expert knowledge of and experience in the use of SSIS
- Experience in requirements gathering, software analysis/design and in data mapping
Desirable
- Experience of working with XML and/or XML
- Experience of working with non-Microsoft ETL tools and database technologies
- Experience of working with Cloud ETL tools and technologies
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication (-1 for spelling mistakes, -1 for grammatical mistakes, -2 for unanswered questions, -2 for unclear/confused answers)
- Demonstrable experience in writing standards documents, best practice guides, etc
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).