Senior Data Engineer
Job summary
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker 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
The Digital team have a fantastic new opportunity for someone who is passionate about using data to improve outcomes for cancer patients.
The Trust has launched a new Research Strategy and has invested in a position to support with harnessing data to support research. As well as fulfilling the technical elements of the role, there is a need for strong collaboration alongside clinical research and academic partners across the region so would suit someone who is used to dealing with multiple stakeholders.
The Senior Data Engineer will lead the development and ongoing maintenance of technologies that facilitate researchers' safe and secure access to health datasets for the Trust. This is a critical role supporting both operational excellence andresearch innovation, enabling the organisation to harnessdata effectively to improve patient outcomes and meetregulatory obligations.
The post will involve working onsite at one of our various hospital premises for a minimum three days a week.
If you would like to make any informal enquiries then please contact Paula Pickford, Chief Data and Analytical Officer atpaula.pickford@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The Senior Data Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining modern data infrastructure to support the analytical and reporting needs of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. This role will focus heavily on the Microsoft BI stack, with particular emphasis on Azure Fabric, to build and manage a scalable, secure, and high performing data warehouse within a Secure Data Environment (SDE).The Trust has invested in Microsoft Azure platform with an ambition to provide a highly functional research facility and therefore a significant component of the role involvescontributing to the design and delivery of a Trusted Research Environment (TRE). This will require a strong understanding of secure data access frameworks, governance andcompliance, with particular attention to the handling ofsensitive healthcare related data and the complexities thisinvolves.The role holder will be expected to champion best practices indata engineering, including CI/CD, version control, testing, and documentation. They will also collaborate with Research& Innovation, academic institutes, pharmaceutical companies,data analysts, BI developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and governance.
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
Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level in a related subject or have significant relevant practical data engineering experience
- Postgraduate level qualification in a relevant technical discipline or relevant equivalent experience, supported by specialist training and relevant study
- Membership and Professional Registration of a relevant Fed IP recognised professional body is desirable (BCS, SOCITM, IHRIM, CILIP, AphA)
- Formal Management / Leadership Training
Knowledge
- Understanding of the potential of data and the critical impact that quality data has across a complex organisation, a detailed understanding of data management practices.
- Current expert knowledge and experience of using SQL/ Synapse SQL, Python, Data Factory, Spark etc.
- An understanding of NHS Statutory Reporting, Data Flows and Commissioning Process
- Ability to analyse and document business reporting requirements with an understanding of the resulting technical implications
- Able to formulate plans which cover a range of complex activities including target setting and prioritisation of activities
- Able to lead others, including the management of performance and delivery of outcomes, in line and non-line management relationships
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Experience of working with a Patient Based Clinical Information System
Experience
- Understanding of available data sources within an NHS Trust and how these can be extracted and combined for the benefit of the Trust
- Experience of requirements gathering and working with stakeholders to establish clear and realistic timeframes
- Experience of managing risk and reporting
- Experience of NHS data sets, broad understanding of NHS information procedures, legislation and policies
- Significant and relevant experience of working in the NHS or health setting
- Knowledge of patient record systems and supporting procedures
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre -Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Wirral
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/