Data Engineering Lead - INTERNAL TO NHS WALES

Be a senior member of the Data & Analytics team (within the Insight & Data Services department), responsible for leading the team that develops and maintains the local data warehouse and data acquisition solutions and supports delivery of the National Data Resource (NDR).

Be responsible for the architectural design, development and management of the local data warehouse environment used for data analytics, publishing and reporting, and responsible for the delivery of WAST data and information into the NDR to support agreed strategic plans.

Be an NHS data specialist, with hand-on expertise and knowledge encompassing the extensive range of operational, clinical, managerial and Government performance datasets and national submissions.

Work with the Head of Data & Analytics to formulate the strategic direction of data storage, acquisition and processing for WAST. This includes evolving the architecture of the current local portfolio and aligning with the emerging National Data Resource.

Have an excellent eye for quality to ensure the highest levels of integrity and governance across all of the appropriate data and data quality management.

Have strong team management skills and mentor/develop staff to ensure the whole team can contribute. The post holder will manage direct reports and their teams and have cross site management responsibility.

The Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust is an ambitious organisation undergoing significant transformation with a new Ambulance Performance Framework having been introduced in 2025.,As such, significant data warehousing developments are required that will make a significant difference to staff and the people of Wales, including more focus on patient outcome data, linked information across NHS Wales patient records and services, and more connected intelligence on clinical quality and practice.

This post holder will lead the data engineering team, be part of the leadership team for the Data & Analytics function and help develop the data strategy - making recommendations on the cloud migration approach and adoption of new data storage, processing and analytical tooling and technologies., #RemarkablePeople

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.