Senior DBA: Sponsorship Available

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) system that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community services. The new system will be delivered through the Nova Programme, alongside our commercial partners for this significant transformative journey.

At the heart of our ambitious programme is a commitment to people – our patients, our staff and our community. We believe that the key to successful innovation lies in fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that values every individual’s contribution.

We have exciting opportunities to join the Nova programme in the role of Senior DBA and to be part of our mission and successful delivery of the programme.

 

The post holder will be responsible for the provision, management and deployment of all electronic, forms and processes and be responsible for the management of the data within the respective systems. The post holder is responsible for achieving the KPI’s identified for the Patient System Development Team.

The post holder is responsible for working closely with internal and external customers across a variety of levels, as well as external suppliers, as appropriate. The post holder will, as experts in their field, be expected to assist and form part of the Trust’s support team.

 

Main duties of the job

Responsible for a team of SQL developers ensuring all daily targets and timescales are met

Responsible for Identifying, developing and implementing both own and teams appropriate education, training and development programmes to support the implementation and integration of strategy/programme to sustain long term success.

To be an authorised signatory to order stock and stationery, travel / mileage, etc.

Ensure collaborative working and the use of management of change processes to overcome resistance to change and ensure successful outcomes.

To work as an effective member of the Trust’s Technical Project Team, contributing to the business of the Trust, and assisting to ensure that the team achieves its duties.

To assist with the development of partnership working and user involvement within services.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Qualification in the use of SQL, or relevant proven exceptional experience
  • A degree in IT or appropriate relevant experience

Desirable

  • AS level or equivalent in computing and information and communication technology

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to deliver advanced solutions through Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent understanding of translating business requirements into specialist functional specifications for IT systems
  • Knowledge of The Trusts infrastructure
  • Advanced IT skills, database/spreadsheet applications, MS Excel/Word and Powerpoint
  • Considerable experience in the interrogation, design and maintenance of large databases and systems Extensive experience with EPUT and NHS Patient Systems
  • Proven capability in utilising SQL scripts and SSIS packages to update databases on the server
  • Experience of developing and maintaining supportive relationships with a range of professionals, suppliers and stakeholders (internal/external)

Desirable

  • Familiarity with Data Centre operating standards and specifications

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).

Closing Date: 26 September 2025

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