Data Architect

There is an aspiration across the Group to become Information Led by driving behaviours that enable decisions based on relevant information using quality timely data.

In addition to achieve the Groups strategic transformation ambitions and to continue to support our high quality, efficient front-line services, it is crucial that the Group can rely on consistent, accurate, timely and well-managed data. This role will play a lead role in delivering this aim.

This role will be at the heart of ensuring that the Group can clearly understand, manage, and use these data effectively in line with its strategic ambitions. The role will lead in building data management capabilities across the Group, focusing on data quality, analytics, and corporate BI & performance reporting., To act as the lead for the design, development and support of the Groups data infrastructure and associated technologies, tools and solutions to deliver an effective data management service to the Group.

To lead and manage a team of software developers, supporting them in sourcing and building industry leading, robust and innovative software solutions that are fit for purpose.

To develop a strategy for the team to meet the organisations goals and objectives by identifying future data management solutions, researching, and reviewing recognised best practice and upcoming changes to technology. To plan and monitor the successful implementation of this strategy.

Responsible for the quality and technical approach taken by team members, ensuring it is in-line with the organisations strategy and that projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in IT or related field
• Specialist IT qualification covering database and software engineering (e.g. Masters degree, Microsoft certification or equivalent)
• ITIL Foundation Certificate
• Budget / Financial management experience

Desirable

• Registration or membership of a professional body with IT accreditation (e.g. British Computer Society)
• ITIL Manager Level

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in IT or related field
• Specialist IT qualification covering database and software engineering (e.g. Masters degree, Microsoft certification or equivalent)
• ITIL Foundation Certificate
• Budget / Financial management experience

Desirable

• Registration or membership of a professional body with IT accreditation (e.g. British Computer Society)
• ITIL Manager Level

Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.