Database Specialist

Job summary

The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic, skilled and experienced Database Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with an existing Database Specialist to support business-as-usual activities and play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our data warehouse. This position is essential in providing foundational support to our data engineers and ensuring the integrity and availability of data across the organisation.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is keen to contribute to major projects that impact the entire organisation. If you are looking to make a significant impact and advance your career in database administration, we would love to hear from you.

NPPV3 is required for this role.

Potential applicants can contact Jamie Pearson at jamie.pearson@nhscfa.gov.uk for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.

Interviews will be held on 19th June 2025.

Main duties of the job

Collaborate with an existing Database Specialist to develop and manage our data warehouse.

Engage in both routine maintenance and complex problem-solving related to database management.

Ensure data from diverse sources is accurately integrated and maintained within the system.

Support the design and implementation of database structures that meet business requirements and align with industry best practices.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of our database strategies, incorporating agile methodologies to adapt to changing needs.

Optimising the environment to enhance performance and efficiency.

About us

We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, office and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC.The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.