Job Summary
To provide the Trust with accurate, validated and consolidated data. Including the use of programming in Transact SQL (T-SQL) to extract data and facilitate data migration in a format that can be used for reporting purposes, or for other staff members within the Trust or external agencies.
To develop and document the new data warehouse to become the main source of patient information required for all the Trust’s reporting requirements.
To extract patient level data from the Trust’s information systems and manipulate it into a format that is helpful and accessible.
To participate in the development and implementation of the Trust’s information systems, and data quality programme.
To write and automate scripts in SQL. To document process for running automated scripts and train staff within the Contracts, Performance and Information team in these processes enabling them to run scripts as and when required without supervision.
To attend meetings and contribute to projects regarding information and data quality issues as directed by the Data Warehouse Manager.
Main duties of the job
To write advanced programs in SQL to create extracts and transform data into logical, structured formats for use by members of the EPR Programme for reporting and analytical purposes.
To analyse both simple and complex information requirements, design comprehensive solutions, and develop methods for their effective implementation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
To develop, create, and maintain a suite of reports as directed by the Data Warehouse Manager that support the Trust’s operational and strategic objectives.
To develop and meticulously document automated processes for loading and maintaining the data warehouse and other systems, ensuring these processes can be easily maintained and operated by other team members.
To adapt, design, and enhance information systems to meet evolving specifications, adhering to best practices and quality standards.
To ensure that all activities are performed within the defined level of competence, proactively seeking guidance from managers/supervisors when necessary, and continually updating skills and knowledge in
To uphold confidentiality at all times, ensuring that sensitive information is handled with the utmost care and discretion, in line with Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree which has included data analysis/presentation, data manipulation, computing or numeric subject.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Level qualification preferably including a computing or numerate subject.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience and understanding of relational databases and working knowledge of SQL in a business/working environment.
- Extensive experience in manipulation of large and complex data sets in a business/working environment.
Desirable
- Experience of data manipulation using SQL within the NHS.
- Experience in implementing a data warehouse.
- Working in an EPR programme with emphasis to Data Management or Reporting
Skills
Essential
- Able to provide and receive highly complex information, communicate intricate IM&T issues to non-IM&T staff and suppliers, and convey detailed IM&T information within peer groups.
- Writing SQL and interpreting SQL written by others.
- Ability to extract and consolidate data from different sources.
Desirable
- Good understanding of SSIS. (SQL Server Integration Services)
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across range of procedures underpinned by theory. Specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through degree level or equivalent qualification/experience plus additional specialist knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of relational databases.
Other
Essential
- The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to respond constructively to changes and demands as required.
- Methodical approach with attention to detail.
- Confidentiality and discretion essential
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).
Closing Date: 01 December 2025
