Senior Information Systems Developer

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Relationships

Internal:

• Associate Director of Information & Performance
• Head of Information
• Business Information Managers
• Director of Finance
• Information Department staff
• Clinicians
• Operational Managers.
• Staff at all levels and grades of the organization

External:

• External suppliers, Other NHS Organisations

Duties

Lead and manage, in conjunction with the Data Warehouse Development Manager, the development of new information databases, information processing systems, and deployment working closely with other Information and ITSS Services staff in Warwickshire.

To improve and streamline existing processes and systems to promote greater efficiency and effectiveness in the production and use of information and offer performance and productivity advice.

To develop the use of web-based reporting tools, including designing, maintaining and developing reports, for different audiences, assisting colleagues in the use of these tools. Also responsible for guidance to report writers.

Provide technical assistance to the Information Department to help ensure that the data warehouses and processes fully support Contracting/SLA reporting requirements including Payment by Results (PbR) and SUS data submissions.

Ensure that the data warehouses are structured to support efficient data aggregation and analysis by information staff. Also offer solutions including Dimension and Measure design.

To lead on the implementation of reporting tools and data warehousing to support the development of key performance indicators with drill through facilities using Microsoft SQL server reporting services, Analysis Services, Integration Services and other third-party BI Tools.

To lead and manage upgrades to data warehouses and reporting tools to ensure the department keeps up with the latest technologies and SQL server upgrades and other software upgrades.

To be able to decipher the work done by others

To maintain a good understanding of available new technologies/techniques and be able to apply as appropriate.

To respond to queries regarding data integrity within the department's databases. Investigating, raising and resolving issues with the Information managers.

Assisting Information staff with database analysis and data interpretation, including problem solving using SQL programming, use of advanced functions and highly complex methodology.

Develop and improve information reporting systems to meet the requirements of managers within the Trust including availability, Data quality etc.

To support the Trust in the development and implementation of new information systems including supporting the Trusts new Oracle Health (Cerner) implementation.

Investigate technical issues in areas of expertise related to software or databases and identify solutions and options for resolution.

Ensure that all developed systems are documented to the appropriate level, and that documentation is maintained and up to date

Through close liaison with the IT Technical Services Manager, ensure that application servers such as Web Servers and Database Servers are appropriately managed and maintained.

Create, develop and sustain good working relationships with external stakeholders.

To ensure that the Data Protection Act recommendations relating to the provision of information are followed at all times.

Ensure all processes have written currently procedures and that they are followed and maintained at all times.

With other senior staff within information, take a shared responsibility for all aspects of data quality and information.

Risk Assessment

Works with display screen equipment for prolonged periods

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to postgraduate level or equivalent i.e. Masters level qualification plus significant development experience gained in a large HealthCare organization or similar
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in an ICT related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial, relevant experience in Database Management in a highly complex environment
• Advanced experience of MS SQL server gained over a substantial period of time in a complex organisation, including database administration tools and techniques (programming and administration)
• Report development using web/windows technologies e.g. OLAP
• In depth Knowledge of Business Intelligence, including Analysis Services for a significant period

Skills

Essential criteria

• Thorough understanding of relational databases.
• Thorough understanding of Data Warehousing.
• MS-SQL server database administration and programming
• Advanced SQL coding (eg ability to write user-defined functions/procedures) with SSIS and within Application.
• Knowledge of SQL Integration Services
• Knowledge of SQL DML for searching and updating SQL databases
• Project Management
• Specialist knowledge of current windows operating systems
• Data analysis tools e.g. Microsoft Business Intelligence/Microsoft Reporting services

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of Database design and maintenance, including the use of indexes and stored procedures.
• Data Academy experience
• Knowledge of SQL DDL for defining and creating database objects
• HTML/XML web development tools

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Able to prioritise effectively and to work to deadlines.
• Can communicate complex technical information to non-IT staff within meetings and peer groups
• Works on own initiative and self-motivated
• Works well as part of a team
• Maintains an active interest in current IT developments
• Flexible approach to work
• Good interpersonal skills
• Reliable/dependable

Desirable criteria

• Able to train staff to a high level in their area of specialist knowledge
• Able to supervise delivery of projects involving staff from own and other areas, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met

Other

Desirable criteria

• Full UK Driving licence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Documents to download

• Information Systems Developer Job Description (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Information Systems Developer Person Specification (PDF, 56.7KB)
• Occupational Health Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 207.6KB)