Senior Data Base Architect / Developer Job with Visa Sponsorship (COS) at Essex NHS Trust

Senior Data Base Architect / Developer with Visa Sponsorship (COS) at Essex NHS Trust – 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·        To manage staff, ensuring all mandatory training, supervision, appraisals, sickness reviews, annual leave is carried out in line with the trusts requirements.

·        Responsible for the management, development, training and implementation of the Patient Summary Database Team

·        To ensure the IT systems, with the assistance of the Head of Service, are fit for purpose initiating any necessary developments to ensure their continued reliability

·        Responsible for helping and supporting others in the development, deployment and training of systems required within the team.

·        Responsible for ensuring the patient experience is continually improved, and clinical care is not compromised via the systems.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Familiarity with Data Centre operating standards and specifications

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.