Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Master’s degree ina  relevant subject (Data science, computing, Mathematics, Health Informatics)
• Business Analysis Certification
• Evidence of continuing development in data and analytics

Desirable

• Relevant Microsoft accreditation (Power BI, Data Engineering, SQL Server).
• Formal qualification in Health Informatics / Business Intelligence.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in data engineering (SQL, ETL, data warehouse) and/or BI development (Power BI, SSRS, Tableau).
• Experience with large, complex healthcare datasets.
• Experience working with analysts, performance teams, and IT.
• Experience representing the department at external groups.

Desirable

• Experience leading a defined service area data function.
• Experience in benchmarking and supporting national submissions.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Expert T-SQL and SQL Server skills, including query optimisation and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI, DAX, Power Query, dimensional modelling, and reporting layer design.
• Knowledge of NHS datasets, data definitions, and data governance.
• Ability to design dashboards and reporting suites with advanced functionality.
• Understanding of SDLC, version control, peer review, documentation, and change management.

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical systems relevant to work area (EMIS, Malinko)
• Experience of working with Python or R for advanced analytics.

Additional Information

Essential

• Ability to work across sites
• Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description
• Willingness to work occasional out-of-hours as part of rota for monitoring data warehouse processes.

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).