Database Specialist
2 weeks ago
Job summary
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.
Our new team are embarking on a piece of work to monitor data to identify and respond to patterns indicative of potential fraud. This will support our current work that reduces the likelihood of fraud occurring. We will bring in data science capabilities to be deployed in counter fraud activity and work closely with partners across health and government to further maximise the preventative impact of proactive counter fraud analysis. We will combine this with our range of counter fraud and domain expertise to maximise our impact using your knowledge, experience, and passion for your chosen field. At the core will be the development and use of appropriate analytical techniques that include advanced analytics and machine leaning to tackle some of the highest areas of fraud risk to the NHS and ultimately protect public funds for patient care.
Potential applicants can contact Alan Wheatley at for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications. Interviews will be held w/c 13th June 2024
Main duties of the job
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic, skilled and experienced Database Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with an existing Database Specialist to support business-as-usual activities and play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our data warehouse. This position is essential in providing foundational support to our data engineers and ensuring the integrity and availability of data across the organisation.
NPPV3 vetting will be required.
The postholder will manage and maintain all NHSCFA Database Systems and will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, security availability and optimal performance of our databases in support of all directorates of the NHSCFA, and external stakeholders.
About us
We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, office and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC. The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Install, configure and update database systems.
Design, development, implementation and review of databases and objects within.
Management of database data storage.
Design and administer access controls/permissions in accordance with NHSCFA IT Security Policies and Data Security requirements.
Ensure systems and databases comply with NHSCFA data retention policy and data protection regulations.
Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures with yearly test plan.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Significant experience as a Database Administrator / Engineer or similar. Extensive knowledge of Enterprise Database Systems, Data Warehouse Tools, techniques and infrastructure within a public or private sector organisation. Extensive knowledge of SQL query language. Understanding and Proficiency in MS Office Program suite and others as required.
Desirable
Experience in detecting fraud using data warehousing techniques.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrate extensive knowledge in the following areas: oOracle Databases 19c and above/SQL Server 2019 and above/MySQL and above oData marts (in particular star schema design) oMeta-data oXML & JSON oSQL oData integration tools and techniques Knowledge of Data protection issues. Experience with Oracle management tools including Oracle enterprise manager and Toad (or similar). Experience of database tuning, process automation and delivery mechanisms query plans, indexing
Desirable
Demonstrate knowledge in any of the following areas: Relational Databases Linux OLAP
Qualifications
Essential
Degree or equivalent in an Information Technology, or Information Technology related field or significant equivalent experience.
Desirable
Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist
Communication Skills
Essential
Good communication and interpersonal skills.-
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