Job overview
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is excited to offer an opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our Data and Informatics team as a Data Warehouse Specialist Developer on a Fixed Term Contract to support the implementation of the new Shared EPR.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking individual to work closely with the Data Architect to maintain and develop the Trust Data Warehouse and BI architecture including performance, maintainability and scalability along with a secure, governed and well architected data infrastructure.
This role will act as a technical expert to users both within the department and to other departments around the Trust in the following key areas:
- Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
- PostgreSQL
- Data Warehousing Architectures
- Microsoft Power BI
To be successful in this role you will have a real eye for detail, an analytical mind-set, excellent communication skills and a willingness to adapt your approach with our stakeholders and interpret requirements with the enthusiasm to get the job done to the highest standards.
Experience of working with NHS data is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the adaptation, support and development of the technologies and processes supporting the safe use of the Trust Data Warehouse & BI Platform (a major trust wide information system). Ensuring accurate data flows to support Trust Financial Reporting, Income Recovery, National Data Submissions and Internal reporting requirements
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of the NHS Data Manual, Information Standards, data flows and statistical returns.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS), PowerBI and Data Warehouseing Architectures
- Clear understanding of NHS patient activity information, statutory data requirements, data definitions and performance measures
- Ability to communicate complex (potentially contentious or sensitive) analytical issues to data literate persons or groups at various levels.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS datasets and specialised coding structures (eg CDS, OPCS4, ICD10, HRG)
- Technical Knowledge of PostgreSQL
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a Data Warehouse environment in a large organisation.
- Significant development experience with SQL (including T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS & SSAS), or PostgreSQL
- Demonstrable experience working in an NHS Acute/Community Trust
Desirable
- Previous experience working in an Information Department within the NHS
- Experience delivering specialist training to other staff and organisations in all aspects of the Data Warehouse technical environment.
- Previous experience working within a shared EPR Programme
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent relevant training and experience.
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
- Evidence of continued professional development
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This advert is for Data Warehouse Specialist Developer (EPR) with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata if part time. The contract type is Fixed term: 18 months (31st December 2027). The application deadline is 06 Jul 2026.
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