Senior Data Engineer and Technical Lead
Job summary
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure.
Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the award-winning Business Intelligence team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer and Technical Lead who can provide leadership and support to our development team while remaining hands-on with data engineering, Business Intelligence and automation processes.
The successful candidate will help lead the development and day-to-day operation of the Trust's data warehouse and Business Intelligence platforms. They will also oversee the work of developers across Business Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation and SharePoint, helping to prioritise competing workstreams and deliver the Trust's analytical and automated processing goals.
The team is on a transformational journey, making this an excellent opportunity to help shape and deliver innovative, robust and cutting-edge data and Business Intelligence solutions for the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Data Engineer and Technical Lead is responsible for the development and delivery of the Trust's data warehouse, Business Intelligence and dashboard reporting solutions. The postholder supports the Business Intelligence Manager in delivering a self-service approach to information, ensuring high-quality, accurate and timely intelligence is available to meet clinical, operational and corporate needs.
The role leads the development, implementation and optimisation of ETL processes and the integration of data from multiple information systems. They oversee the day-to-day operation and ongoing enhancement of the Trust's data warehouse, ensuring it remains efficient, reliable and capable of supporting analytical requirements across the organisation.
The postholder manages a small team supporting Business Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation and SharePoint development. They provide technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design to testing, implementation and support.
Working closely with analysts, clinicians, managers, operational teams and external suppliers, they deliver reporting, automation and data solutions that improve efficiency and support decision-making. The role also promotes best practice in system development, data quality, testing, documentation and automation, helping to reduce manual processes and maximise the value of the Trust's Business Intelligence platform and associated systems.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do. Our values represent who we are and what we believe in.
They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. We are - Kind Empowered Responsible Inclusiv e
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. This position is initially offered as a 24-month fixed-term contract following an internal promotion. The team currently works in a blended fashion, with opportunities to work at our Wirral site and The Spine office in Liverpool.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
Educated to relevant degree level/ post graduate diploma (or the equivalent level of experience). Evidence of relevant continued professional development in specialist informatics area.
Desirable
Membership of a relevant Fed-IP recognised professional body is desirable (BCS, SOCITM, IHRIM, CILIP, AphA) Informatics related courses and qualifications. Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
Experience and advanced knowledge in the use of SQL Server (including SSIS and SSRS) Experience of MS SharePoint platform Experience or understanding of Robotic Process Automation Proficient use of T-SQL Highly developed knowledge in Microsoft Office skills and MS operating systems. Understanding of Business Intelligence dashboard/reporting, and design Good understanding of GDPR, FOI, Information Governance and Caldicott Guidance
Desirable
Experience of SharePoint Development Experience of Robotic Process Automation development using Blue Prism or MS Power Automat Experience of Microsoft Power Platform Thorough understanding of NHS performance targets and timescales
Experience · Essential
Significant experience of extracting and analysing complex and sensitive data to support monitoring requirements. Able to demonstrate a track record of achievement in database and dashboard/report development Experience in implementing and managing and administrating Data Warehousing solutions Experience of setting up, and maintaining old and new extracts into a Data Warehouse
Desirable
Experience of Meditech Significant and relevant experience of working in the NHS or health setting. Experience of training and/or supporting software use Experience of NHS data sets, broad understanding of NHS information procedures, legislation and policies. Experience of managing or leading a team in a technical environment
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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) .
