Senior DBA

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Basildon seeks a Senior DBA to manage electronic data systems, oversee a team of SQL developers, and ensure system effectiveness for patient care. The ideal candidate will have advanced IT skills, experience with NHS Patient Systems, and a background in SQL database management. Competitive salary range from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum plus benefits.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5%

Staff discounts including Blue Light Card

£8K relocation package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven capability in utilizing SQL scripts and SSIS packages to update databases.
• Excellent understanding of translating business requirements into functional specifications.
• Extensive experience with EPUT and NHS Patient Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and ensure all mandatory training is conducted.
• Oversee the Patient Summary Database Team.
• Ensure IT systems are fit for purpose and initiate necessary developments.

Skills

Advanced IT skills

Ability to deliver advanced solutions through Microsoft Excel

Experience with SQL scripts

Knowledge of The Trusts infrastructure

Experience in the interrogation, design and maintenance of large databases

Education

A degree in IT

Qualification in the use of SQL

AS level in computing

Tools

MS Excel

SSIS Packages

Job description

Go back Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior DBA

The closing date is 26 September 2025

EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) system that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community services. The new system will be delivered through the Nova Programme, alongside our commercial partners for this significant transformative journey.

At the heart of our ambitious programme is a commitment to people - our patients, our staff and our community. We believe that the key to successful innovation lies in fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that values every individual\'s contribution.

We have exciting opportunities to join the Nova programme in the role of Senior DBA and to be part of our mission and successful delivery of the programme.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision, management and deployment of all electronic, forms and processes and be responsible for the management of the data within the respective systems. The post holder is responsible for achieving the KPI\'s identified for the Patient System Development Team.

The post holder is responsible for working closely with internal and external customers across a variety of levels, as well as external suppliers, as appropriate. The post holder will, as experts in their field, be expected to assist and form part of the Trust\'s support team.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for a team of SQL developers ensuring all daily targets and timescales are met
• Responsible for identifying, developing and implementing both own and teams appropriate education, training and development programmes to support the implementation and integration of strategy/programme to sustain long term success
• To be an authorised signatory to order stock and stationery, travel / mileage, etc.
• Ensure collaborative working and the use of management of change processes to overcome resistance to change and ensure successful outcomes
• To work as an effective member of the Trust\'s Technical Project Team, contributing to the business of the Trust, and assisting to ensure that the team achieves its duties
• To assist with the development of partnership working and user involvement within services

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff\'s hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years\' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

• To manage staff, ensuring all mandatory training, supervision, appraisals, sickness reviews, annual leave is carried out in line with the trusts requirements.
• Responsible for the management, development, training and implementation of the Patient Summary Database Team
• To ensure the IT systems, with the assistance of the Head of Service, are fit for purpose initiating any necessary developments to ensure their continued reliability
• Responsible for helping and supporting others in the development, deployment and training of systems required within the team.
• Responsible for ensuring the patient experience is continually improved, and clinical care is not compromised via the systems.

COMMUNICATION

To collaborate with the Head of Service and external contractors as and when appropriate, in reviewing and implementing new technologies to ensure that these new electronic technical services are fit for the business needs.

To consult with, and advise where appropriate, on the design of any significant extension to, or changes and / or modifications of, the Trust\'s electronic technical project services including Dashboard designing.

To represent the team / department and presenting complex data in a clear and concise way according to your audience.

Communicate highly detailed Technical information using highest level interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to understanding and acceptance.

Overcoming barriers to communication due to working remotely from technical system suppliers.

Working closely with colleagues to identify and implement the most appropriate solutions to problems.

Actively partaking in the sharing of technical knowledge and best practice within the department, including presenting of ideas and partaking in robust debates. Resolving conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements positively and constructively.

Giving timely and specific feedback on what has been done well and where there is room for improvement through participation in retrospectives and taking responsibility for actions in order to improve processes and ways of working.

Person Specification

Education

• Qualification in the use of SQL, or relevant proven exceptional experience
• A degree in IT or appropriate relevant experience
• AS level or equivalent in computing and information and communication technology

Skills

• Ability to deliver advanced solutions through Microsoft Excel
• Excellent understanding of translating business requirements into specialist functional specifications for IT systems
• Knowledge of The Trusts infrastructure
• Advanced IT skills, database/spreadsheet applications, MS Excel/Word and Powerpoint
• Considerable experience in the interrogation, design and maintenance of large databases and systems Extensive experience with EPUT and NHS Patient Systems
• Proven capability in utilising SQL scripts and SSIS packages to update databases on the server
• Experience of developing and maintaining supportive relationships with a range of professionals, suppliers and stakeholders (internal/external)
• Familiarity with Data Centre operating standards and specifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum + 5% High Cost Allowance