Head of Data

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Project management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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

Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.

We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:

• Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
• Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
• Children and young people's mental health services;
• Children's community services in Peterborough;
• Social care;
• Ground-breaking research

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity.

CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.

Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a 'Red List' country.

Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.

If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.

All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Documents to download

• Head of Data JDPS (PDF, 424.6KB)
• CPFT Values (PDF, 114.7KB)
• CPFT Mindful Employers (PDF, 51.3KB)
• CPFT Accommodation (PDF, 296.6KB)
• CPFT Benefits (PDF, 74.4KB)