Job summary
NHS Blood and transplant is an integral part of the NHS. Operating a network of blood centres across England and North Wales, we collect 2.5million units of blood a year from 2 million volunteer donors. These donations are converted into safe and effective blood components, blood products and tissues for transfusion to patients.
You will be joining an organisation with ambitious plans to provide cutting edge digital services and to improve our technology services over the next 5 years. Join us and it will be up to you to make accessible management information available to all our directorates by developing systems, managing the production and delivery of ad-hoc performance data, and acting as the ICT directorates expert resource.
A team player who can also work independently, you will have excellent communication skills, and a customer-oriented approach.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be creating, developing, implementing, and maintaining NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) Business Intelligence systems and data marts/data warehouses which provide access to information throughout the NHSBT. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing Business Intelligence research and development, ensuring best fit to the IT needs of the NHSBT requirements.
- Developing and maintaining world-class bespoke decision support, reporting and performance measurement solutions for use in the NHSBT to assist in accomplishing specific tasks for the benefit of the business.
- Evaluating existing Business Intelligence systems or bespoke solutions from external (3rd party) suppliers, providing expertise and advice in procurement, ensuring best fit to the NHSBT information requirements.
- Assisting the Head of Business Intelligence in formulating the Business Intelligence strategy for the NHSBT.
- Providing training in Business Intelligence and Reporting to NHSBT staff as necessary.
About us
At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.
Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.
Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 5th Nov 2023.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on week of 16th Nov – subject to confirmation
For informal enquiries please contact – Name: Stuart Halson & Head of Data Engineering
Contact Details: Stuart.Halson@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 5th Nov 2023.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on week of 16th Nov – subject to confirmation
For informal enquiries please contact – Name: Stuart Halson & Head of Data Engineering
Contact Details: Stuart.Halson@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a relevant subject e.g., Computer Science or equivalent qualification / experience.
- Extensive training in reporting and ETL tools and methodologies.
- Extensive training in database technologies, including Oracle and SQL Server.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the design, development, management, and maintenance of a variety information systems.
- Substantial experience and knowledge of Business Intelligence development and data warehousing methodologies including Microsoft Azure SQL Server, Microsoft Azure Data Factory (ETL), Synapse, Power BI & DAX, Publisher, and Data warehousing/Data mart development.
- Experience of data mart/data warehouse design, creation and administration.
- Extensive experience of working with Information Technology including using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of database modelling theory, communications, and messaging technology, IT best practice as stipulated by the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
- Knowledge of IT legislation such as the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act.
- Experience of managing stakeholders and presenting complex information to a large audience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a relevant subject e.g., Computer Science or equivalent qualification / experience.
- Extensive training in reporting and ETL tools and methodologies.
- Extensive training in database technologies, including Oracle and SQL Server.
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the design, development, management, and maintenance of a variety information systems.
- Substantial experience and knowledge of Business Intelligence development and data warehousing methodologies including Microsoft Azure SQL Server, Microsoft Azure Data Factory (ETL), Synapse, Power BI & DAX, Publisher, and Data warehousing/Data mart development.
- Experience of data mart/data warehouse design, creation and administration.
- Extensive experience of working with Information Technology including using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of database modelling theory, communications, and messaging technology, IT best practice as stipulated by the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
- Knowledge of IT legislation such as the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act.
- Experience of managing stakeholders and presenting complex information to a large audience.
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.
