Job summary
- Main area
- Digital
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 070-AC157-1124
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bronllys Hospital
- Town
- Bronllys
- Salary
- £54,550 - £61,412 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Cloud Data Engineer
Band 8a
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.Ìý
Job overview
Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Data Engineer to spearhead our digital transformation initiatives and improve Powys’ healthcare data integration.
The Lead Cloud Data Engineer will play a crucial role in developing Cloud-based data solutions that integrate clinical and administrative data across departments, partner Health Boards, Trusts, and Social Care organisations. This role is key to enhancing patient care coordination through the development of analytics platforms and shared care record systems.
This is a permanent full-time position within the Digital Directorate.
The role is based in Bronllys Hospital, although agile working is encouraged and supported. Successful applicants must be able to occasionally travel and work on site, with a flexible approach to home working.
Powys Teaching Health Board has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Working Together, Kindness and Caring, and Equality and Fairness.
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Main duties of the job
Main duties:
Design and implement Cloud-based data solutions
Develop and maintain data pipelines for clinical and administrative systems
Design data integration processes between healthcare applications
Lead the technical development of a shared care record system
Drive adoption of FHIR standards and emerging technologies
Chair high-level meetings and present to stakeholders
Ensure data quality, governance, and security
Collaborate with stakeholders across NHS Wales and commissioned English Trusts
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.Ìý
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will have:
Strong knowledge of Cloud data engineering and healthcare data
Experience developing healthcare data integration solutions
Understanding of healthcare information systems
Excellence in stakeholder management and communication
Experience with data governance and security in healthcare settings
Excellent communication skills will be required to engage with staff and stakeholders at all levels within Powys and external organisations.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Degree/Relevant Experience
- Knowledge of Cloud Architectures
- Experience of Big Data
- NHS Digital Strategy Knowledge
- Expert Level Certifications
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Health Terminology
- Understanding of NHS Wales Digital Development (including Assurance processes)
Exp
Essential criteria
- Significant Experience in Data Engineering
- Project Delivery
- Leading & Mentoring in Data Engineering
- Designing & Implementing Data Architectures
- Driving Data Governance
- Strong Coding Skills
- Familiarity of Agile
- Expert in Azure Technologies
- Experience of HL7/FHIR
- Strong Analytical & Critical thinking abilities
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Leading Digital Transformation
- Experience of Implementing Information Management Procedures
- Experience of benefits of management & realisation
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Influence senior managers on technical strategy
- Exceptional Problem-solving skills
- Coach, mentor & managemet of staff development
Desirable criteria
- Ability to Speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Visionary thinker
- Quality focused
- Passionate about technology
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jake Hammer
- Job title
- Chief Data Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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