Data Warehouse Programmer

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Job overview

To provide the Trust with accurate, validated and consolidated data. Including the use of programming in Transact SQL (T-SQL) to extract data and facilitate data migration in a format that can be used for reporting purposes, or for other staff members within the Trust or external agencies.

To develop and document the new data warehouse to become the main source of patient information required for all the Trust's reporting requirements.

To extract patient level data from the Trust's information systems and manipulate it into a format that is helpful and accessible.

To participate in the development and implementation of the Trust's information systems, and data quality programme.

To write and automate scripts in SQL. To document process for running automated scripts and train staff within the Contracts, Performance and Information team in these processes enabling them to run scripts as and when required without supervision.

To attend meetings and contribute to projects regarding information and data quality issues as directed by the Data Warehouse Manager.

Main duties of the job

To write advanced programs in SQL to create extracts and transform data into logical, structured formats for use by members of the EPR Programme for reporting and analytical purposes.

To analyse both simple and complex information requirements, design comprehensive solutions, and develop methods for their effective implementation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

To develop, create, and maintain a suite of reports as directed by the Data Warehouse Manager that support the Trust's operational and strategic objectives.

To develop and meticulously document automated processes for loading and maintaining the data warehouse and other systems, ensuring these processes can be easily maintained and operated by other team members.

To adapt, design, and enhance information systems to meet evolving specifications, adhering to best practices and quality standards.

To ensure that all activities are performed within the defined level of competence, proactively seeking guidance from managers/supervisors when necessary, and continually updating skills and knowledge in

To uphold confidentiality at all times, ensuring that sensitive information is handled with the utmost care and discretion, in line with Trust policies and procedures.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria

• DeDegree which has included data analysis/presentation, data manipulation, computing or numeric subject.

Desirable criteria

• Post Graduate Level qualification preferably including a computing or numerate subject.

Experience
Essential criteria

• Extensive experience and understanding of relational databases and working knowledge of SQL in a business/working environment.
• Extensive experience in manipulation of large and complex data sets in a business/working environment.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of data manipulation using SQL within the NHS.
• Experience in implementing a data warehouse.
• Working in an EPR programme with emphasis to Data Management or Reporting

Skills
Essential criteria

• Able to provide and receive highly complex information, communicate intricate IM&T issues to non-IM&T staff and suppliers, and convey detailed IM&T information within peer groups.
• Writing SQL and interpreting SQL written by others.
• Ability to extract and consolidate data from different sources.

Desirable criteria

• Good understanding of SSIS. (SQL Server Integration Services)

Knowledge
Essential criteria

• Specialist knowledge across range of procedures underpinned by theory. Specialist knowledge and expertise acquired through degree level or equivalent qualification/experience plus additional specialist knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of relational databases.

Other
Essential criteria

• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to respond constructively to changes and demands as required.
• Methodical approach with attention to detail.
• Confidentiality and discretion essential

YOUR APPLICATION

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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