Senior Information Systems Developer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) for a highly motivated senior developer in the Information & Performance Department. This is an 18 month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will be developing and supporting the Trust's Data Warehouse and Business Information systems and ensuring the Trust's new EPR, Oracle Health (Cerner) currently being implemented, will integrate into the Data Warehouse.

This team is a key part of the Information & Performance Department which provides a wide range of operational and performance reports to the Trust through its Business Intelligence systems. You will be mostly working from home but will have to attend the occasional on- site meetings or events.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in database management and practical experience of MS SQL server in a complex NHS organisation. A robust understanding of database concepts and programming techniques is essential. You will have excellent technical skills and knowledge backed up by previous experience of data warehousing. You will have the ability to interpret complex user requirements and translate these into deliverables. Knowledge of Insource's Data Academy and/or experience of Oracle Health (Cerner) would be a great advantage.

Previous applicants need not apply.

For further information please contact Adam Powell, Data Warehouse Development Manager, Adam.Powell@swft.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Responsible for development, management and maintenance of information and business intelligence database systems including the in-house Data Warehouse system. Development of systems to produce key dataset outputs. Development and enhancement of web-based reporting and managing third party databases.

Recommend improvements to streamline and enhance existing processes and systems, promoting greater efficiency and effectiveness within production and use of information.

Act as a lead specialist providing advice on system or information developments to project managers/IM&T staff, external third-party developers or Trust users. Be a source for the information team to develop advanced technical skills.

Acts as coach or mentor to junior members in the team, supports their training and development. Coaches individuals in the use of information and systems.

The post holder must have highly developed specialist knowledge of SQL Server, Data Warehousing and web-based technologies including OLAP, Microsoft BI Stack and Data Warehouse Design.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Associate Director of Information & Performance
• Head of Information
• Business Information Managers
• Director of Finance
• Information Department staff
• Clinicians
• Operational Managers.
• Staff at all levels and grades of the organization

External:

• External suppliers, Other NHS Organisations

Duties

Lead and manage, in conjunction with the Data Warehouse Development Manager, the development of new information databases, information processing systems, and deployment working closely with other Information and ITSS Services staff in Warwickshire.

To improve and streamline existing processes and systems to promote greater efficiency and effectiveness in the production and use of information and offer performance and productivity advice.

To develop the use of web-based reporting tools, including designing, maintaining and developing reports, for different audiences, assisting colleagues in the use of these tools. Also responsible for guidance to report writers.

Provide technical assistance to the Information Department to help ensure that the data warehouses and processes fully support Contracting/SLA reporting requirements including Payment by Results (PbR) and SUS data submissions.

Ensure that the data warehouses are structured to support efficient data aggregation and analysis by information staff. Also offer solutions including Dimension and Measure design.

To lead on the implementation of reporting tools and data warehousing to support the development of key performance indicators with drill through facilities using Microsoft SQL server reporting services, Analysis Services, Integration Services and other third-party BI Tools.

To lead and manage upgrades to data warehouses and reporting tools to ensure the department keeps up with the latest technologies and SQL server upgrades and other software upgrades.

To be able to decipher the work done by others

To maintain a good understanding of available new technologies/techniques and be able to apply as appropriate.

To respond to queries regarding data integrity within the departments databases. Investigating, raising and resolving issues with the Information managers.

Assisting Information staff with database analysis and data interpretation, including problem solving using SQL programming, use of advanced functions and highly complex methodology.

Develop and improve information reporting systems to meet the requirements of managers within the Trust including availability, Data quality etc.

To support the Trust in the development and implementation of new information systems including supporting the Trusts new Oracle Health (Cerner) implementation.

Investigate technical issues in areas of expertise related to software or databases and identify solutions and options for resolution.

Ensure that all developed systems are documented to the appropriate level, and that documentation is maintained and up to date

Through close liaison with the IT Technical Services Manager, ensure that application servers such as Web Servers and Database Servers are appropriately managed and maintained.

Create, develop and sustain good working relationships with external stakeholders.

To ensure that the Data Protection Act recommendations relating to the provision of information are followed at all times.

Ensure all processes have written currently procedures and that they are followed and maintained at all times.

With other senior staff within information, take a shared responsibility for all aspects of data quality and information.

Risk Assessment

Works with display screen equipment for prolonged periods

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Educated to postgraduate level or equivalent i.e. Masters level qualification plus significant development experience gained in a large HealthCare organization or similar
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in an ICT related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Experience Essential

• Substantial, relevant experience in Database Management in a highly complex environment
• Advanced experience of MS SQL server gained over a substantial period of time in a complex organisation, including database administration tools and techniques (programming and administration)
• Report development using web/windows technologies e.g. OLAP
• In depth Knowledge of Business Intelligence, including Analysis Services for a significant period

Skills Essential

• Thorough understanding of relational databases.
• Thorough understanding of Data Warehousing.
• MS-SQL server database administration and programming
• Advanced SQL coding (eg ability to write user-defined functions/procedures) with SSIS and within Application.
• Knowledge of SQL Integration Services
• Knowledge of SQL DML for searching and updating SQL databases
• Project Management
• Specialist knowledge of current windows operating systems
• Data analysis tools e.g. Microsoft Business Intelligence/Microsoft Reporting services

Desirable

• Understanding of Database design and maintenance, including the use of indexes and stored procedures.
• Data Academy experience
• Knowledge of SQL DDL for defining and creating database objects
• HTML/XML web development tools

Personal Qualities Essential

• Able to prioritise effectively and to work to deadlines.
• Can communicate complex technical information to non-IT staff within meetings and peer groups
• Works on own initiative and self-motivated
• Works well as part of a team
• Maintains an active interest in current IT developments
• Flexible approach to work
• Good interpersonal skills
• Reliable/dependable

Desirable

• Able to train staff to a high level in their area of specialist knowledge
• Able to supervise delivery of projects involving staff from own and other areas, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met

Other Desirable

• Full UK Driving licence

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)