Job Summary
Ready to turn data into impact?
This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team that’s shaping how Legal & Risk Services (L&R) uses information to make smarter decisions for NHS Wales.
This is a broad, varied role, which will involve software development, system design and implementation, as well as reporting and maintenance, so no two days are the same.
We’re looking for someone who loves solving puzzles with data and isn’t afraid to innovate. In this role, you’ll:
- Transform raw data into powerful insights that influence real-world outcomes.
- Design and refine systems that keep everything running smoothly and efficiently.
- Help shape the future of our datasets, making sure they tell the right story for today’s NHS priorities.
If you thrive on curiosity, collaboration, and creating solutions that matter, we’d love to hear from you. Want to know more, click here to find out about life with Legal & Risk Services:- Careers – NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Day to day, the successful candidate will report to the Head of Data and Analysis and undertake a diverse range of tasks relating to advanced analytics and software development, including.
- Lead the design and development of robust data solutions, including SQL-based systems, dashboards, and automation scripts.
- Deliver advanced analytics to support performance improvement and transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with NHS Wales standards.
- Mentor and support junior analysts and developers within the team.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in data and analytics processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- IT related degree or equivalent experience/industry standard training
- Specialist technical knowledge of programming/query Languages
- Good knowledge of legislation relating to data protection and the release of confidential information
- Relational database design
- Agile development methods
- Application Lifecycle Management
- VBA
- Power Platform
- Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or greater
- MS SQL Server Integration Services
- Excellent knowledge of data warehousing, relational databases, information systems and software packages, such as Microsoft Structured Query Language, Microsoft Analysis Services including multidimensional expressions.
- Expert knowledge of MS Office software packages, including Microsoft Excel, and structured programming skills
Desirable
- MS SQL Server Analysis Services
- IIS
- Python
- HTML & CCS
Experience
Essential
- Proven record of delivery in an information based environment
- Experience of taking a lead role in systems development in an Agile development environment
- Experience of working to deadlines in a customer focused environment.
Desirable
- Software development in or for the NHS or a legal practice
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Proven analytical, problem solving and numeric skills.
- Effective communication skills
- The ability to manage, motivate and aid development of staff, demonstrating a commitment to personal development
- Project management skills
- Advanced keyboard skills
Desirable
- Up to date skills in presentation of data using an industry standard tool
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various sites in Wales and the UK
- Able to work occasional weekends
- Demonstrate how your personal qualities meet NWSSP’s core values: – Listening and learning – Working together – Taking responsibility – Innovating
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: 26 January 2026
