Database Administrator

3 days ago


Exeter EX HY, United Kingdom South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as Database Administrator.

Working as a senior technical expert the Database Administrator has complete management responsibility for the Trust's Database Management Systems (DBMS). Specifically, to proactively manage the database environment in order to ensure maximum availability and efficient operation of the 24/7x365 business critical systems that are relied upon for real time operations in the Control Rooms / Call Centres.

In addition the role of Database Administrator extends to the design and implementation of database solutions across all areas of the Trust.

Formulate strategic plans for Trust wide database management in terms of resource, costs, business continuity, availability and impact.

Responsible for the daily management and operation of complex database systems and ensuring that business critical systems are highly available and operating at optimal performance.

Plan and carry out proactive preventative maintenance of database environments across the entire database landscape to achieve required high availability and performance, including design of database schemas, creation of necessary software, to load, unload, reload or reorganise data with databases.

Focus on the achievement of agreed service levels, Key Performance Indicators and performance reviews. Also investigate complaints through the escalation procedure.

Take overall responsibility for technical design, implementation & support of database related services.

Responsible for taking direct action to recover database services in the event of disruption acting on own initiative.

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive NHS salary

A standard working week of 37.5 hours

Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working

Generous Pension Scheme

Career and salary progression

Car leasing scheme

Free parking across Trust sites

Staff networks

Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.



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