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Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level

AI generated summary

  • You need expertise in Azure data platforms, AI integration, data pipelines, team leadership, master data management, and secure research environments, plus strong technical and influencing skills.
  • You will manage and develop the Azure data platform, lead a high-performing team, ensure data excellence, integrate AI, and support system security and clinical data strategies.

Requirements

  • Developing and improving the data platform in Microsoft Azure, including the integration of artificial intelligence into the data warehouse and analytics.
  • Managing data pipelines, databases, Azure cloud environment, system security, system planning and technical documentation.
  • Providing strong technical leadership with the vision to grow the service and introduce new concepts that deliver data excellence.
  • Ability to provide hands-on development as well as management.
  • Successful delivery of the data warehouse for the Trust’s clinical and non-clinical systems.
  • Adhering to and participating in the Trusts IT change management process.
  • Providing technical support as required to the Information Department teams.
  • Building a high achieving team that can deliver data excellence to support trust objectives.
  • Ensuring value is unlocked from the growing volume of clinical data.
  • Supporting the New Hospital Programme data requirements.
  • Embedding artificial intelligence into the data architecture to provide enhanced insight.
  • Using strong influencing skills to represent data engineering interests with colleagues at all levels within this organisation and with senior external colleagues.
  • Deputising for the Head of Information and Performance when required.
  • Deriving, and ensuring delivery of, an overall strategy of master data management that supports data exploitation for analysis, including linking/matching across diverse datasets.
  • Establishing a strategy and processes for specialised data handling for example for unstructured data.
  • Leading on the design of a trusted secure research environment for collaborative research, which may be provider hosted or lean on regional/national resources.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and improve the data platform in Microsoft Azure, including the integration of artificial intelligence into the data warehouse and analytics.
  • Manage data pipelines, databases, Azure cloud environment, system security, system planning and technical documentation.
  • Provide strong technical leadership with the vision to grow the service and introduce new concepts that deliver data excellence.
  • Provide hands-on development as well as management.
  • Ensure successful delivery of the data warehouse for the Trust’s clinical and non-clinical systems.
  • Adhere to and participate in the Trusts IT change management process.
  • Provide technical support as required to the Information Department teams.
  • Build a high achieving team that can deliver data excellence to support trust objectives.
  • Ensure value is unlocked from the growing volume of clinical data.
  • Support the New Hospital Programme data requirements.
  • Embed artificial intelligence into the data architecture to provide enhanced insight.
  • Use strong influencing skills to represent data engineering interests with colleagues at all levels within this organisation and with senior external colleagues.
  • Deputise for the Head of Information and Performance when required.
  • Derive, and ensure delivery of, an overall strategy of master data management that supports data exploitation for analysis, including linking/matching across diverse datasets.
  • Establish a strategy and processes for specialised data handling for example for unstructured data.
  • Lead on the design of a trusted secure research environment for collaborative research, which may be provider hosted or lean on regional/national resources.

FAQs

What is the main objective of the Information Services department?

The main objective of the Information Services department is to provide data and analytics capabilities to support patient care, quality, performance, financial flows, and service development, enabling operational and clinical excellence through data excellence.

What technologies will the Head of Data Engineering work with?

The Head of Data Engineering will work primarily with Microsoft Azure, modern technologies, tools, and techniques for data integration, including artificial intelligence for the data warehouse and analytics.

What responsibilities will the Head of Data Engineering have?

The Head of Data Engineering will be responsible for developing and improving the data platform, managing data pipelines and databases, ensuring system security, providing technical leadership, and building a high-achieving team.

How does this role contribute to the Trust’s clinical and non-clinical systems?

This role will ensure the successful delivery of the data warehouse, which will be crucial for both clinical and non-clinical systems within the Trust.

Is there an opportunity to influence data engineering practices within the organization?

Yes, the role requires strong influencing skills to represent data engineering interests with colleagues at all levels of the organization and with senior external colleagues.

What is the expected contribution of this role to the New Hospital Programme?

The Head of Data Engineering will support the data requirements for the New Hospital Programme, ensuring that data needs are met during its development.

Will there be opportunities to work with unstructured data?

Yes, the role includes establishing a strategy and processes for specialized data handling, including unstructured data.

How important is team building in this role?

Team building is a crucial aspect of the role, as the Head of Data Engineering is expected to build a high-achieving team that can deliver data excellence in support of Trust objectives.

Who should be contacted for further details or informal visits related to this job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Angela Wood, Head of Information and Performance, at angela.wood@mcht.nhs.uk or call 01270 692669.

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Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Because you matter

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and emergency healthcare services to the local communities of Mid Cheshire. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across their hospitals, including Leighton Hospital, Northwich Victoria Infirmary, and Crewe’s minor injuries unit. They focus on enhancing health outcomes through excellent clinical care, innovation, and commitment to continuous improvement in patient services.