Principal Data Steward

This post is fixed term until 31.03.2025.

Principal Data Steward

The National Data Resource is a platform bringing together data about health and social care services from across Wales. It makes the information easier to access, share and analyse, so users can make informed decisions, whether they are health professionals or patients. Bringing together data from a variety of sources, the NDR makes it possible to improve the accuracy and timeliness of diagnoses, while impowering patients to manage their own healthcare.

We are seeking an experienced Data Steward to lead our transformative efforts. Are you a self-starter ready to spearhead this pioneering role?

As our Principal Data Steward, you will develop and implement a federated data catalogue system, which includes local stakeholder catalogues and a central national catalogue. Your role is crucial in ensuring data transfers from local to national catalogues meet all mandatory metadata standards.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Design and deploy a federated data catalogue utilising Google Cloud Platform’s Data Catalog.
- Lead discussions and collaborate with stakeholders including analysts, clinicians, information governance and data stewards to ensure seamless integration and standardisation.
- Manage and enforce strict metadata management practices to uphold national standards.
- Reviewing key documents, strategies, test plans, data, cases and scripts.
- Establishing data stewardship governance, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality, consistency and efficiency and delivery of the NHS Wales Data Strategy.

Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.

Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.

Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.

**Experience**:

- Is an experienced data steward who understands the critical importance of data catalogues and metadata.
- Has practical experience in the use of data catalogues and can drive adoption and usability across varied user groups.
- Is a proactive self-starter capable of leading initiatives and engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

This post is fixed term for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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