Job Description

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

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

Are you passionate about data integration and digital transformation in healthcare? We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Data Warehouse Developer - EPR Integration Specialist to join our Digital Directorate. This is a pivotal role supporting the implementation of our new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, ensuring seamless data flow into our data warehouse and onward to reporting systems. You'll lead on developing robust ETL processes, support data migration, and act as a technical expert across integration projects. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex data challenges, and want to make a real impact on patient care through digital innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated ETL processes to integrate EPR data into the Trust's data warehouse. Ensure data accuracy, quality, and governance across reporting and analytics platforms. Support the EPR data migration workstream by developing extraction routines and validating migrated data. Act as the technical liaison with EPR vendors and third-party system providers to resolve integration issues. Provide line management and mentorship to the Data Warehouse Programmer, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. Contribute to Trust-wide digital transformation initiatives, offering expert advice on data architecture and interoperability. Develop and maintain technical documentation to support knowledge transfer and audit readiness. Uphold NSFT's TALK values--Team, Accountable, Learn and Improve, and Kind--in all aspects of your work.

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

Please read the job description / person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Masters level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge attained through a recognised training in Health Informatics, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline and equivalent proven relevant experience

Desirable criteria

Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud certification #

Experience

Essential criteria

Significant experience in developing and supporting ETL processes and data warehouse systems Experience working with large-scale healthcare data, including EPR systems Experience using Azure Data Factory, T-SQL, and data modelling tools Experience leading technical projects or workstreams

Desirable criteria

Experience with SystmOne or other NHS clinical systems Experience contributing to data migration programmes #

Skills

Essential criteria

Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; agreement or co-operation required; present complex, sensitive or contentious information to large groups. Communicates a range of IM&T issues which can be complex and multi-stranded. Negotiates priorities on e.g. IT training, system design and development, reporting processes with non IM&T managers; Trains or presents on complex IM&T issues. Complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of a range of options - Analyses, investigates and resolves complex IM&T queries and issues/problems e.g. System errors, breaches of security or confidentiality, user requirements which may require configuration of software and hardware, unusual data trends, training requirements based on needs analysis. Plan and organise broad range of complex activities; formulates, adjusts plans or strategies Plans specialist projects which impact across clinical and non clinical areas. E.g. Planning training delivery for a team of trainers or for a new system.

Desirable criteria

Data Modelling using Unified Modelling Language or similar. Developing Data Warehouse documentation. #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Specialist knowledge and expertise across one or more specialised areas, acquired through degree level or equivalent qualification/experience plus additional specialist knowledge. Detailed knowledge of database systems, and data warehouse modelling

Desirable criteria

Awareness of national digital health strategies and interoperability frameworks

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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