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Job summary

Main area
Digital
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
311-H873-25-A
Employer
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trust Headquarters
Town
Ashton under Lyne
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/02/2026 08:00

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Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Data Engineer

NHS AfC: Band 5

 

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values

 

Job overview

The Strategic Performance and Information Service delivers key functions across the organisation, including:

  • Developing and managing performance assurance frameworks
  • Providing data, performance metrics, and analytical support
  • Submitting statutory information to external stakeholders
  • Managing the data warehouse to integrate clinical and corporate systems for internal/external reporting
  • Using advanced analytics to produce insightful reports and KPIs

The Data Engineer role:

  • Follows the software development lifecycle to deliver high-quality, performance-tuned data for analysts
  • Works with the data engineering and systems teams to ensure robust architecture and alignment with warehouse needs
  • Ensures Information Governance compliance and escalates risks promptly
  • Troubleshoots data issues and collaborates with the wider team for resolution

Main duties of the job

To support the continued development of the trusts Data Warehouse and reporting function including the processing of data for statutory & mandatory submissions and the automation of submission processes. 

 

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will work with the rest of the Data Engineering team to develop and maintain the organisations Microsoft SQL Server based Data Warehouse. 

Some of the main duties are highlighted below but please view the attached job description and person specification for further detail.

  • Work closely with the wider team and customers using Agile Project Management techniques to enable the team to deliver a more responsive, relevant and proactive service. 
  • To prepare/automate submissions of statutory and mandated returns and national datasets ensuring that the relevant procedure are followed and statutory deadlines are met.
  •  Highlight any issues or risks with the processes for producing data returns and datasets to Senior Team to ensure that these are timely, accurate and fully assured. 
  • Analyse requests to support developing solutions from a range of options, taking into account all available systems and associated reporting requirements.

Person specification

ation / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to A-level or equivalent
  • Degree in IT related subject or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuous professional and personal development

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience writing SQL queries and stored procedures.
  • Experience developing or maintaining data systems.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, or Azure Data Factory.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of data warehouse architecture and principles.
  • Good understanding of Information Governance and data security.
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn.
Desirable criteria
  • Familiarity with Tableau or similar BI tools.
  • Awareness of NHS datasets and reporting requirements (e.g. MHSDS, RTT).
  • Understanding of Kimball or other dimensional modelling techniques.
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodology.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative and deliver objectives to agreed timescales
  • Ability to work independently and also work as part of a team
  • Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
  • Problem solver
  • Demonstrates trust values and principles

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyDisability confident employerNorth West BAME

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sean Chadwick
Job title
Data Engineering Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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