Job summary
? Join Us on the Frontier of Digital Health Innovation!
Are you ready to be a pioneer in shaping the future of healthcare? We are seeking a passionate and skilled Data Engineer to become a crucial part of our dynamic team at L&SC SDE.
As a Data Engineer, you will be at the forefront of the digital transformation of the NHS, contributing to the development of cutting-edge data pipelines and curated databases that drive direct care, operational decision-making, and groundbreaking research.
If you're ready to be a catalyst in the digital evolution of healthcare, apply now to join our team of innovators. Make a lasting impact on the lives of patients, contribute to operational excellence, and be part of a team committed to social purpose and care equity.
Apply Now and embark on a journey where your potential knows no bounds! Because here at our Trust, success is a shared story.
Main duties of the job
Why Join Us?
? Impactful Work: Your role will be instrumental in advancing the L&SC SDE strategy for Digital Health Informatics, prioritizing key areas of development that directly impact patient care, operational efficiency, and research initiatives.
? Collaboration: Be part of a collaborative and diverse team, working alongside experts in clinical, data science, business intelligence, research, information governance, education, and private-sector partnerships. Your contributions will be key in addressing priorities that align with the needs and preferences of patients, staff, and the local community.
? Digital Transformation: Experience the ongoing digital revolution within the NHS. Contribute to a transformative journey that aims for social purpose and care equity, ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare services aligned with the latest advancements in technology.
Key Responsibilities:
? Develop and maintain data pipelines for curated and structured databases.
? Utilize analytics tools to enhance direct care, operational decision-making, and research initiatives.
? Support the Digital Health Informatics strategy in collaboration with various stakeholders.
? Prioritize and address immediate development areas in alignment with NHS transformation goals.
About us
? Join our Trust Family - Where Your Success is Celebrated!
Welcome to a place where teamwork meets compassion, and excellence is a way of life. As a valued member of our Trust, you'll become an integral part of a collaborative, friendly, and caring team comprised of incredible individuals dedicated to delivering outstanding care with heart.
What Sets Us Apart:
? Diversity Celebration: At our Trust, we embrace and celebrate diversity. We encourage every voice to be heard, valuing each team member for who they are. Your uniqueness is what makes our team shine.
? Supportive Environment: Your personal goals matter to us. You'll receive unwavering support to achieve your aspirations and build the career you desire. Together, we create an environment where your success is a shared goal.
? World-Class Education: Access cutting-edge education facilities that empower you to thrive. Benefit from award-winning leadership and learning programs that set the stage for you to reach your full potential.
? Inspirational Workplace: Join us in crafting a workplace that's not just a job but a journey. We've built a supportive, inspirational, innovative, and vibrant space because we understand that when people love their work, together, we achieve greatness.
? Flexible and Agile Working: We are committed to providing flexible and agile working opportunities for our entire team. We believe in work-life harmony, empowering you to achieve your best while maintaining balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Service Management:
- Support Chief Data Officer and Enterprise Data Architect in maintaining the L&SC Secure Data Environment.
- Develop and manage complex ETL and ELT processes for data models.
- Provide technical support for database applications and quality assurance of data.
- Ensure timely dataset delivery and support documentation processes.
- Manage system administration, addressing issues and conforming to data model changes.
- Collaborate proactively to meet data requirements for analysis and research.
- Provide complex datasets for internal and external use, advising stakeholders on data management.
- Support change control processes and inform Enterprise Data Architect of issues.
- Assist in managing changes within the Secure Data Environment and oversee data quality functions.
- Maintain and improve the Secure Data Environment, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Manage informatics projects and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Service Development:
- Support design, development, and implementation of information feeds and data models.
- Assist in the identification, design, and implementation of new data feeds and models.
- Support options appraisals, procurement, and implementation of new technologies.
- Review emerging technologies and develop business cases where relevant.
- Engage with stakeholders to identify requirements and ensure solutions meet business needs.
- Test hardware and software applications for quality assurance before going live.
Data Quality:
- Support Information Governance Standards compliance.
- Promote understanding of data quality throughout L&SC and academic partners.
- Be aware of and promote national and local data policies and initiatives.
- Ensure data maintenance aligns with national definitions and standards, identifying and resolving data quality errors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Service Management:
- Support Chief Data Officer and Enterprise Data Architect in maintaining the L&SC Secure Data Environment.
- Develop and manage complex ETL and ELT processes for data models.
- Provide technical support for database applications and quality assurance of data.
- Ensure timely dataset delivery and support documentation processes.
- Manage system administration, addressing issues and conforming to data model changes.
- Collaborate proactively to meet data requirements for analysis and research.
- Provide complex datasets for internal and external use, advising stakeholders on data management.
- Support change control processes and inform Enterprise Data Architect of issues.
- Assist in managing changes within the Secure Data Environment and oversee data quality functions.
- Maintain and improve the Secure Data Environment, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Manage informatics projects and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Service Development:
- Support design, development, and implementation of information feeds and data models.
- Assist in the identification, design, and implementation of new data feeds and models.
- Support options appraisals, procurement, and implementation of new technologies.
- Review emerging technologies and develop business cases where relevant.
- Engage with stakeholders to identify requirements and ensure solutions meet business needs.
- Test hardware and software applications for quality assurance before going live.
Data Quality:
- Support Information Governance Standards compliance.
- Promote understanding of data quality throughout L&SC and academic partners.
- Be aware of and promote national and local data policies and initiatives.
- Ensure data maintenance aligns with national definitions and standards, identifying and resolving data quality errors.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience (relevant to role)/Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience/ Masters in IT / informatics
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in healthcare informatics or analytics/Advanced use of SQL to extract data from large complex databases.
- Experience in a data integration role with the ability to apply logical thinking using a wide range of data processing tools and techniques to build and integrate solutions in a highly complex environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with large data sets with very complex information.
- Experience of managing projects/Experience of managing teams to underpin knowledge of HR, staff performance and workforce issues
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong knowledge and understanding of health data including health data models, coding systems and ontologies (e.g. SNOMED CT), and NHS data standards / definitions.
- Advanced knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) processes. Highly Advanced SQL Server, SSIS DBT, Synapse, Python
Desirable
- Proven people management, leadership, team building and motivation skills. Knowledge of data science and statistics
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work well in a pressured complex environment / Ability to work across a range of stakeholders clinical and non-clinical
- Good communication/Engagement skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience (relevant to role)/Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience/ Masters in IT / informatics
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in healthcare informatics or analytics/Advanced use of SQL to extract data from large complex databases.
- Experience in a data integration role with the ability to apply logical thinking using a wide range of data processing tools and techniques to build and integrate solutions in a highly complex environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with large data sets with very complex information.
- Experience of managing projects/Experience of managing teams to underpin knowledge of HR, staff performance and workforce issues
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong knowledge and understanding of health data including health data models, coding systems and ontologies (e.g. SNOMED CT), and NHS data standards / definitions.
- Advanced knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) processes. Highly Advanced SQL Server, SSIS DBT, Synapse, Python
Desirable
- Proven people management, leadership, team building and motivation skills. Knowledge of data science and statistics
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work well in a pressured complex environment / Ability to work across a range of stakeholders clinical and non-clinical
- Good communication/Engagement skills
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).
