Data Engineer (Integration)

The post holder will be an integral member of the Digital Division developing solutions to departmental requirements and providing support to the team at a technical level, playing a key role in implementing the department's Digital Strategy., The post holder will be required to possess and further develop an understanding of the various applications & programming disciplines which the Digital Division uses to develop, implement and maintain new functionality based on specified requirements which will assist in the efficiency of the Trust's business. These include, 1. Form an integral part of the data engineering team and liaise closely with other Information Management areas including Web Development, Data Quality, Reporting and Clinical Coding.

2. Develop and maintain application interface messaging for the Trust throughout a project lifecycle and beyond.
3. Provide support for the creation and implementation of applications using available resources to meet requirements of the Divisions and NHS Standards.
4. Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trust's data warehouse, electronic document transfer (EDT Hub) system and Information Reporting solutions using applications such as Visual studio with SQL server Integration services (SSIS), Visual Studio code and InterSystems Studio.
5. Design, develop and implement new functionality of new and existing systems based on specific requirements.
6. Ensure specialist or complex Trust systems information is processed in accordance with policies & procedures.
7. Assist in the preparation of documentation and procedures of systems to the Trust standard, ensuring suitable handover for the provision of on-going support.
8. Provide 3^rd line support to users and peers on systems where appropriate.
9. Raise staff awareness of web-based information services being implemented by the Business Intelligence Department.
10. Advise and promote the use of systems across the Trust, working closely with users to ensure best service is available and user objectives are achieved.
11. Keep up to date with new technologies and advances in NHS information systems.
12. Ensure that all routine procedures, such as backups, are implemented and documented.
13. Any other duties as and when required via prior assessment and agreement with the Principal Data Engineer (Integration)

· InterSystems Ensemble

· Microsoft Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code

· C#, InterSystems Object Script, TSQL, ASP.NET, CSS, HTML4/5

· Microsoft SQL Server Suite (SSIS)

· IIS Web Server

· Source Control software

The post holder will also have an excellent understanding of the main areas of Digital's work, namely Integration, Application Development, Data-Warehousing, Reporting, and Business Intelligence and how these fit in with the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts' operations and business., * Degree in a related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience in designing and delivering health informatics applications and solutions, * Relevant development qualifications e.g. Agile, Prince 2 foundation, Essential criteria

• Experience of NHS IT
• Knowledge and Experience with Health Level 7 (HL7)

Desirable criteria

• Experience with using BI Reporting solutions such as SSRS and PowerBI
• Experience of developing solutions using either of the following languages and frameworks: C#, Object Script, ASP.net, dotnet Core, Entity Framework, Angular, CSS, HTML4/5, JavaScript, JQuery, TSQL, * Ability to utilise technology to achieve direct business benefits.
• Understanding of NHS Digital functions
• Skills in using Integration Engine Middleware applications
• Good understanding of Programming languages and concepts
• Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and databases

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of computer networking and system analysis
• Understanding of Order Comms & Results Reporting
• Proficient with SQL server
• Proficient with SSIS
• Proficient in the use of Ensemble Intersystems
• Sound knowledge of web architecture, * Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Excellent presentational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to make decisions based on highly complicated information
• Able to plan and organise a work programme with conflicting demands and priorities
• Is innovative and able to contribute to service development

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system. One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts. Working as part of OneLSC, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHNHSFT) is committed to delivering patient and organisational benefits through the use of Information Technology. BTHNHSFT has a wide range of development and improvement projects planned, including the further roll out of the IMS Maxims Electronic Patient Record functionality as part of the Digital Level-Up Programme., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.