Senior DBA | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Senior DBA to oversee a team of SQL developers in Basildon. Applicants should have experience in developing training programs and managing IT systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and continuous improvement in patient experience. This position offers a generous holiday allowance and an excellent pension plan.

Benefits

27 days holiday, rising to 33 days

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience managing SQL developers and teams.
• Ability to implement training and development programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of SQL developers to meet daily targets.
• Develop and implement training programs.
• Ensure IT systems are reliable and fit for purpose.

Job description

Overview

EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) system spanning 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 be part of our mission and successful delivery of the programme.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a team of SQL developers ensuring all daily targets and timescales are met.
• Identifying, developing and implementing both own and team’s 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the Head of Service and external contractors in reviewing and implementing new technologies to ensure that these new electronic technical services are fit for the business needs.
• Advise on the design of any significant extension to, or changes and/or modifications of, the Trust's electronic technical project services including Dashboard designing.
• Represent the team/department and present complex data in a clear and concise way according to your audience.
• Communicate highly detailed technical information using high-level interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to understanding and acceptance.
• Overcome barriers to communication due to remote work with technical system suppliers.
• Work with colleagues to identify and implement the most appropriate solutions to problems.
• Share technical knowledge and best practice within the department, including presenting ideas and participating in robust debates. Resolve conflicts constructively.
• Provide timely and specific feedback on what has been done well and where there is room for improvement through retrospectives and taking responsibility for actions to improve processes and ways of working.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% 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.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025