Senior Application Support Analyst - SQL

NHS Scotland; Headquarters (KY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS pension scheme

Incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Database Administrator to support day-to-day operation of key database systems in a healthcare environment. You will work with senior DBAs to ensure databases remain secure, available and performing effectively, with clear progression opportunities as skills develop.

The role involves monitoring SQL Server and Oracle databases, performing backups, maintenance, deployments, and incident support in a patient-centered organisation committed to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a computer-related discipline.
• Significant experience in a senior technical support/DBA role.
• Experience with enterprise RDBMS such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle.
• Knowledge of server operating systems, especially Microsoft.
• Familiarity with healthcare data concepts and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain database systems for availability, performance and security.
• Execute routine maintenance tasks including backups, integrity checks and jobs.
• Support deployments and changes under supervision.
• Assist with performance monitoring and escalation of issues.
• Manage database access requests with proper security controls.
• Assist incident investigation with logs and diagnostics.
• Maintain runbooks and operational procedures documentation.
• Drive upgrades, migrations and lifecycle management of applications.

Skills

Senior DBA experience

RDMS (MS/Oracle)

Windows Server

Security controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle Database

Job description

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

This role is designed for someone looking to build a career in database administration within a complex, business-critical healthcare environment. You will support the day-to-day operation of key database systems, ensuring they remain secure, available, and performing effectively. Working alongside senior DBAs, you will gain hands-on experience in database maintenance, monitoring, and incident support, with clear progression opportunities as your skills develop. The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday (times to be discussed)

In This Key Role, You Will

• Monitor database systems to ensure availability, performance, and stability
• Execute routine maintenance tasks including backups, integrity checks, and scheduled jobs
• Support database deployments and changes under supervision
• Assist with performance monitoring and escalation of issues
• Manage database access requests, ensuring appropriate security controls
• Contribute to incident investigation by gathering logs and diagnostics
• Maintain accurate documentation, including runbooks and operational procedures
• Drive continuous improvement, modernisation, and lifecycle management of applications including upgrades and migrations

What You'll Bring

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, preferably in a computer related discipline. They should have significant experience in a senior technical support management role in an information technology department.
• Experience and evidence (training courses etc.) in an enterprise RDMS from vendors such as Microsoft or Oracle.
• Be skilled in up to date server operating software particularly from vendors such as Microsoft
• Skilled in the use of standard desktop software i.e. Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of Clinical Diagnostic, Patient Management, Clinical Support & Business Services use within healthcare.
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

• Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Derek Agnew, Digital Services Manager, on [e-mail]. If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail]

Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right-to-work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application. You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack. Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.