Senior Database Adminstrator

Job overview

The post holder will have specialist knowledge of SQL Server and be responsible for the security and support of the databases underpinning the Trusts Information and Clinical systems and reporting tools used in the capture/provision of high quality clinical and management information to end users throughout the Trust. To provide systems support and enhancements for core hospitals systems.

This is a Group-wide role across multiple sites. The Information Services teams are based at Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham Hull and New Beacon House, Scunthorpe. Teams run a hybrid of office and remote working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for ensuring that any SQL Server instances that the department are responsible for remain secure, reliable and available Responsible for monitoring of SQL Server to ensure it has not been compromised and that all required security patches are applied in a controlled manner, liaising with key individuals as appropriate if downtime is required Provide advice and guidance on the design, configuration, optimisation and secure use of SQL Server databases and associated data services Responsible for the installation; patching; and configuration of SQL Server Responsible for performance tuning and query optimization Responsible for configuration and maintenance of backups, including regular testing of backup and restore procedures Responsible for the configuration and monitoring of high-availability and disaster recovery features Responsible for configuring and monitoring security and ensuring that security configuration complies with relevant standards and audit recommendations Provide assistance to the Business Intelligence team with ETL operations and report creation. Provide assistance to the Business Intelligence and Systems Development teams with ETL operations, report creation and database design Create and maintain documentation of the SQL server estate and related processes
• Responsible for ensuring that any SQL Server instances that the department are responsible for remain secure, reliable and available
• Responsible for monitoring of SQL Server to ensure it has not been compromised and that all required security patches are applied in a controlled manner, liaising with key individuals as appropriate if downtime is required
• Provide advice and guidance on the design, configuration, optimisation and secure use of SQL Server databases and associated data services
• Responsible for the installation; patching; and configuration of SQL Server
• Responsible for performance tuning and query optimization
• Responsible for configuration and maintenance of backups, including regular testing of backup and restore procedures
• Responsible for the configuration and monitoring of high-availability and disaster recovery features
• Responsible for configuring and monitoring security and ensuring that security configuration complies with relevant standards and audit recommendations
• Provide assistance to the Business Intelligence team with ETL operations and report creation.
• Provide assistance to the Business Intelligence and Systems Development teams with ETL operations, report creation and database design
• Create and maintain documentation of the SQL server estate and related processes

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close the  advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.