Head of Data

Employer: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Position: Head of Data

Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum

Job Type: Full-time Permanent,

Work location: Huntingdon

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

The Head of Data is a pivotal leadership role within the Information and Performance department, responsible for ensuring the Trust excels as a data-driven organisation. The post holder will:

Oversee day-to-day management of the CPFT data warehouse, including data extraction, transformation, and loading from diverse sources, while maintaining robust security and data integrity.

Lead the development of the data warehouse in line with the Data, Digital and Technology Strategy, integrating new data sources and advancing analytical capabilities, including the adoption of emerging technologies such as cloud solutions and artificial intelligence.

Provide assurance on data quality, manage change control, and support audit and security testing.

Develop and quality assure applications for data integration, using the most appropriate tools available.

Collaborate closely with clinical leaders and other departments to identify development opportunities and provide technical leadership on solutions.

Produce and deliver transparent, consistent reporting outputs, from simple extracts to complex analyses and visualisations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Manage and develop the business intelligence team, including recruitment, training, performance management, and fostering a customer-focused, collaborative culture.

Support research initiatives, service evaluation, and the implementation of best practices, keeping abreast of national developments and policies.

Ensure all activities are conducted in line with Trust values, policies, and the highest standards of confidentiality, equality, and diversity.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Degree in IT or numeric subject

Post graduate evidence of further study in informatics or analytics areas, or equivalent relevant experience

Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

Project management qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant post-qualification experience working in a large multi-disciplinary organisation, leading information development

Proven experience of enterprise architecture and database / data warehouse modelling, design and development

Skills & Abilities

Microsoft Azure with SQL Server range of technologies (SSMS/SSIS/SSRS/SSAS)

PowerBI administration, configuration and design at enterprise level

Attention to detail in all aspects of work

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

Knowledge of key NHS performance requirements, including MHSDS and CSDS, and how these are represented in relevant systems

In-depth knowledge of SQL Server database administration and associated technologies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingfisher House

Huntingdon

PE29 6FH

Employer’s website

APPLICATION PROCESS

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