Senior Data Engineer

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester seeks a professional to develop and maintain Trust-wide data management and visualisation platforms. The role involves designing sophisticated reporting services and communicating complex concepts effectively. Candidates should have a degree, data warehousing experience, and proficiency in SQL, Python, and data science. The position offers a salary of £47,810 to £54,710 annually and a full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification and/or relevant experience.
• Experience of data warehousing and modelling.
• Experience of creating reports using visualisation tools.
• Business/Project experience including stakeholder management.
• Experience of Cloud, Data Science, ML, and Data lakes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop information solutions using Business Intelligence.
• Implement Business Intelligence solutions for decision making.
• Deliver objectives for a Trust-wide data warehouse.
• Communicate analytical concepts to non-IT staff.
• Train colleagues on new technologies.

Skills

SQL

Data Science/ML/Cloud

Python/R

Creating reports/dashboards

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

Business Intelligence products

Data Warehousing technology

Visualisation tools

Job description

Overview

The post holder will play a key role in developing and maintaining the Trust Data Management and visualisation platforms used by Information Services and the wider organisation. The post-holder will support the specification and development of data flows, models and reports to enable Information Services to deliver a first class, comprehensive and proactive service to the Trust. The post holder will contribute to the development of the Data Engineering programme and ensure all reporting is presented in the most dynamic and meaningful way. The post holder will ensure the integrity of data across all datasets used both internally and for local and national returns. The role will be critical in embedding the cultural shift within the organisation. Data Science and clinical intelligence are revolutionising healthcare, offering opportunities for continuous clinical improvement as well as more personalised care. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining MFT\'s Trust-wide reporting and analysis service, using a range of business intelligence products and data warehousing technology. As we seek to improve clinical quality through informatics, we\'ll look to your expertise to ensure we deliver a first-class service to the Trust.

Responsibilities

• To be the Trust specialist on designing and developing information solutions using Business Intelligence products and Data Warehousing technology. Provide expertise in SQL Server, modelling and report development, web-based visualisation platforms, Python, R, online collaboration and development platforms, and Cloud-based technologies.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to plan, design, and implement Business Intelligence solutions to underpin effective decision making and improve clinical quality. Support the development of products and services using data warehouse and data lake platforms, visualisation tools, and Cloud-based technologies.
• Use advanced technical and analytical skills to ensure the Information Services department delivers its objectives of developing a Trust-wide data warehouse and sophisticated reporting service. Seek sophisticated solutions to information and reporting problems that enable the department to evolve.
• Communicate complex analytical concepts to Information Services staff and provide summaries to staff groups from non-IT backgrounds.
• Train and support colleagues in new technologies, newly developed reports/models.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, and champion collaborative working and transformation. We encourage our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals and set standards that others emulate. We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and drive research and innovation through the introduction of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider and are embarking on our Green Plan to support sustainability. We foster a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity, protecting health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Details

• Date posted: 30 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 349-COR-7516742C-RL4
• Job locations: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Trafford House, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9XD

Job description

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you\'ll need, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide with the Job Description and Person Specification for information about the Trust, our benefits, and how we care for you as you care for others. This document also contains critical information you\'ll need before submitting an application.

Diversity matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, please email [e-mail].

We look forward to receiving your application.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Degree qualification and/or relevant experience
• Experience of data warehousing and modelling
• Experience of creating reports/dashboards using visualisation tools/platforms
• Business/Project experience including requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and project management
• Experience of Cloud, Data Science, ML, and Data lakes

Desirable

• Experience of working with NHS data/EPR/Agile & DevOps

Skills

• Technical: SQL, including advanced querying
• Technical: Developing visualisation/reporting and administering platforms
• Technical: Data Science/ML/Cloud
• Technical: Python/R and other general purpose programming languages/statistics

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is also provided for applicants.

Employer details

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Trafford House, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, M23 9XD

Employer website: mft.nhs.uk/careers