BI Database Administrator Job with Visa Sponsorship (COS)

BI Database Administrator Job with Visa Sponsorship (COS) at NHFT NHS Trust – We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Database Analyst to join our Business Intelligence Service. The Service are responsible for delivering Business Intelligence capabilities to drive improvements in performance across the Trust, supporting the wider system and partners, enabling Northamptonshire Health Foundation Trust (NHFT) to be a leading provider of Outstanding compassionate care.

In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the Trust’s data-driven decision-making by designing, developing, and maintaining efficient and reliable database solutions. You will leverage your expertise to improving, maintaining, and administrating both the Trusts BI Data Warehouse, and the associated Power BI reporting systems, where the position holder will be expected to utilise their advanced level SQL & Data Architecture skills to manage processes and developments within the current framework.

Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum

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Main duties of the job

·   Design, develop, and maintain ETL processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

·   Transform data using SQL Server and other tools to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with business rules and NHS data standards.

·   Monitor database performance and identify/resolve any issues.

·     Work with Analysts and Developers to enable the production of Power BI reporting.

·  Collaborate with clinicians, technical and non-technical stakeholders to meet their requirements

·     Ensure data is maintained to meet the needs of all reporting platforms supporting internal and national submissions. 

·   Implement and maintain data quality checks and controls to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

·  Contribute to the development and implementation of data governance policies and procedures within the Trust

·        Identify, and analyse risks to the organisation to ensure business continuity, patient safety and disaster recovery requirements are met.

·   Act as a subject matter expert for data architecture and data domains,  supporting for data-related projects across the organisation

·     Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions that meet business requirements and improve patient care.

·       Support third party suppliers with queries integration and interfaces

·     Support NHFTs Business Intelligence Service Transformation Programme in the development of data management, data integration and applications management

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree level qualification (or relevant experience)
• Post graduate diploma or specialist qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable criteria

• Product Lifecycle Management & Improvement Tools (e.g. PRINCE2/Agile/QSIR)

Personal attributes and abilities

Essential criteria

• Enthusiastic, motivated, autonomous as well as being a good team leader
• Able to engage with a variety of people, including those within identified Team, and those in external agencies
• Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development
• Flexible and proactive attitude

Experience

Essential criteria

• Use of SQL Server Manager 2015/18 to manage data
• Experience of Database Administration in a previous role
• Experience of using Power BI/Power Query/DAX
• Proven experience of working with multiple senior stakeholders to build relationships and communication channels
• Experience of using SSIS to build ETL
• Application of analytical techniques and tools to solve business problems

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a health or social care environment

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the local NHS structure, strategy, vision and policy

Desirable criteria

• Highly developed, in-depth specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and professional experience of disciplines including technical development over an extended period

Important Information

By completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records and full service history.

You must ensure that your application, including supporting statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility, 

Closing Date:23/10/2025 23:59