Enterprise Development and Integration Specialist

NHS; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BCUHB North Wales is recruiting an Enterprise Development and Integration Specialist to lead data architecture initiatives within the Digital Data and Technology Department. This Band 8a, permanent role shapes data strategy, ensures standards, and drives secure data sharing across Wales.

The post involves collaboration across Wales to align systems with national data standards, governance, and policy compliance, with a focus on improving patient care through data-driven transformation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues across Wales on data strategy, architecture and standards to ensure alignment with national requirements.
• Document and understand data, maintain data integrity and consistency, and govern data security with robust tools and procedures.
• Interpret relevant national policies and guidelines and translate initiatives into tangible plans and delivery.

Job description

Enterprise Development and Integration Specialist

Band 8a

Main area Digital, Data and Technology Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 050-AC227-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Abergele, Ysbyty Gwynedd or Wrexham Maelor Town Abergle, Bangor, Wrexham Salary £58,379 - £65,723 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

Our Vision : O ur vision and associated strategy within the ICT Service is to “Transform patient care, safety and outcomes through digital technology and transformation to enhance ways of working” .

We’re on an exciting journey to deliver major change and propel ICT to become a customer-centric service that leverages technology and innovation to deliver exceptional value to our customers. Through our Digital Roadmap, we will streamline our operations, optimise our resources, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Are you ready for the challenge to shape and support this transformation? If so, then read on . You’ll be joining the Enterprise Architecture team of the BCU HB Digital Data and Technology Department (DDAT), and will be responsible for (taking strategic initiatives from ideas, translating these into tangible plans, and ensuring their delivery).

We are looking for an initiative-taking, results-driven, thinker that can overcome obstacles and remain focused in a high-paced environment. You will use your influencing and communication skills to ensure that our systems which hold and use data in different ways e.g. transactional systems, mobile systems and warehousing/analytical systems are built or acquired in a way that ensures data is processed consistently, safely, securely, and efficiently in line with our Data Standards.

Main duties of the job

The Enterprise, Application and Integration Specialist will collaborate with colleagues across Wales on data strategy, architecture and standards, ensuring BCUHB remains aligned with national requirements. They will ensure systems developed or procured comply with BCUHB and national data standards, supporting safe and effective internal and external data sharing, including shared care and person‑held records.

The postholder will provide tools to document and understand data, maintain data integrity and consistency, and work with colleagues to ensure data security through robust governance, tools and procedures.

The role requires significant knowledge, skill, experience and personal maturity, with excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will work autonomously, effectively organise and prioritise their own and their team’s workload, communicate clearly and persuasively, establish credibility and influence others. They will also be able to interpret relevant national policies and guidelines.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a real opportunity to take on a senior digital role where your expertise will help shape the future architecture of one of Wales’s largest and most complex health organisations . The work you lead and influence will support critical clinical and corporate services across North Wales.

You will work with a wide range of partners , influence strategic direction and contribute directly to improvements that support staff, patients and services across BCUHB.

If you enjoy complex challenges , have a passion for digital transformation and want to make a meaningful contribution to healthcare in North Wales, we would be pleased to hear from you .

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.