Senior Data Engineer - FDP

For further information about this role, please email Ibrar Khan via ibrar.khan9@nhs.net or Beck Kestle via rebecca.kestle1@nhs.net

About The Role

The Senior FDP Engineer is an important role as the Trust leads up to and delivers the Electronic Patient Record implementation.

The Trust is using the FDP (Federated Data Platform) to drive important initiatives such as RTT (Referral To Treatment) and Discharge Management.

The Trust is also using FDP to drive national returns such as Inpatient CDS, Outpatient CDS and ECDS.

These projects have led to Mid Yorks being a leader in FDP implementation in England and as such the canonical data model is well populated.

This post is part of a team who are charged with the continued exploitation of FDP technologies and the assurance of FDP operations during EPR implementation.

The Senior FDP Engineer Should

• Be experienced in foundry engineering, particularly pipeline builder.
• Be comfortable with the canonical data model and have experience populating it.
• Have solid data warehousing methodology understanding & experience.
• Have have experience working as part of an engineering/development team and be comfortable with devops principles.
  
  

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Previous applicants to not reapply

Main duties

The Senior FDP Engineer's Main Duties Will Be To

• Build & Maintain Pre-EPR Data Flows Into FDP To Satisfy Requirements For Central Returns, National & Local Products.
• Design, Remap, And Rebuild EPR Data Flows Into FDP To Satisfy Requirements For Central Returns, National & Local Products.
• Adhere & Contribute To FDP Development Best Practice, Including Testing, Peer Review etc.
• Maintain FDP Product Stability Throughout EPR Implementation.
• Help The Trust Exploit FDP Tools For Strategic Advantage.
• Support The Interconnectivity Between FDP & The Wider Data Estate.
• Maintain FDP Knowledge, Awareness & Skills.
• Help Upskill Others in FDP Development.
  
  

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Qualifications

Essential person specification requirements

• Postgraduate qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience
  
  

Experience

• Experienced in the design, development, testing and maintenance of complex technical Data Warehouse solutions
• Experienced in development across the Federated Data Platform at an expert level
• Experience of design, development, testing, deployment, reverse engineering and documentation of complex extract, transform and load (ETL) processes
• Experienced in the design, documentation & development of data models
• Experience of debugging & problem solving of complex technical issues under time pressure
• Experience of creating & applying repeatable testing plans to assure quality of developments
• Experience of building advanced reporting solutions
• Experience of working to and meeting deadlines
• Experienced translator of non-technical, colloquial requirements into formal technical specifications
• Experienced in the complexities of working within a technical team
• Experience of teaching & mentorship
• Previous experience of working within an information related department
  
  

Knowledge And Awareness

• Solid knowledge of data warehousing, particularly within an NHS setting
• Deep knowledge & understanding of the FDP toolset & alternative methods of development
• An awareness of the levels of normalisation and its use-cases
• Knowledge & awareness of Data Flow Diagrams and an appreciation for their importance
• Knowledge of the relationships within datasets and the use of Entity Relationship Diagrams to describe these
• Knowledge & awareness of different types of data models and how these can be implemented
• Knowledge of NHS information standards and guidance
• Knowledge of NHS data manual and definitions. NHS reporting standards and requirements
• Understanding of Data Protection and Caldicott Security and Confidentiality, Data Protection Act
  
  

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application Guidance

We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Our Benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support
  
  

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