Data Architect

Brio Digital; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead data architecture activities mainly for NHS systems. Responsibilities include defining standards, designing data models, and ensuring compliance with NHS data standards. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with ICD-10 and ICD-11 classifications and prior NHS experience. This role offers a competitive rate of £650 per day, primarily remote, but with occasional site visits required in Leeds or London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect.
• Hands-on experience with ICD-10 and ICD-11 classifications.
• Experience within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain data architecture standards across NHS systems.
• Design data models aligned to clinical and operational requirements.
• Support data migration and standardisation initiatives.

Skills

Data modelling skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Data Architect - NHS & ICD10/11 Experience Essential

Rate: 650/day

IR35: Inside IR35

Contract: 3-month contract

Start: ASAP

Location: Primarily Remote With Occasional need in Leeds or London

Sector: Public Health

Overview

We are supporting an NHS organisation seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead and support data architecture activities across clinical and operational data platforms. The role requires strong domain experience working with ICD-10 and ICD-11 classifications and a solid understanding of NHS data standards and environments.

This is a delivery-focused contract supporting data consistency, interoperability, and readiness for reporting, analytics, and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain data architecture standards, models, and patterns across NHS systems
• Design logical and physical data models aligned to clinical and operational requirements
• Work extensively with ICD-10 and ICD-11 coding structures and mappings
• Support data migration, transformation, and standardisation initiatives
• Ensure alignment with NHS data standards, interoperability frameworks, and governance policies
• Collaborate with clinical, data, and digital teams to translate requirements into scalable data solutions
• Support reporting, analytics, and downstream consumption of clinical data
• Produce clear architecture documentation and artefacts

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience working as a Data Architect
• Strong hands‑on experience with ICD-10 and ICD-11 classification systems
• Prior experience working within the NHS
• Strong data modelling skills
• Experience working with complex clinical datasets
• Understanding of NHS data standards and governance requirements
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience supporting ICD-10 to ICD-11 transition programmes
• Knowledge of FHIR or other healthcare interoperability standards
• Experience with cloud‑based data platforms
• Background in data warehousing or analytics architecture

Apply now or email for more information.