Head of Data Engineering

Community Eye Care
Preston
2 months ago
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Job Title : Head of Data Engineering


Location : Fulwood Preston


Contract Type : Permanent 37.5 hours a week


We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great with your help.


We are looking for a great talent to help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great with your help.


About the role :

The role holder is responsible for leading the design, development and ongoing enhancement of the organisation’s data infrastructure and pipelines to support advanced data collection, storage, processing and analysis.


The role holder is accountable for a team of data engineers fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. The role holder will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including analysts, software engineers and key stakeholders to ensure that data solutions are robust, scalable and aligned with the strategic goals of delivering high-quality care for our patients.


We are looking for someone who can :

  • Lead the design and execution of scalable data storage solutions including databases, data warehouses and data lakes, ensuring efficient handling of large data volumes.
  • Oversee development and optimisation of ETL pipelines for effective data extraction, transformation and loading from diverse sources.
  • Establish and manage data schemas, models and dictionaries to promote data governance and ensure consistency across the organisation.
  • Develop data integration solutions to facilitate seamless and secure data flow between systems.
  • Lead data cleansing, validation and enrichment processes to ensure data accuracy and quality.
  • Engage with analysts and software engineers to convert business needs into robust data engineering solutions and provide comprehensive reports.
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimise data processing and query performance for scalability.
  • Implement monitoring frameworks to oversee data pipeline health and swiftly resolve issues to maintain system integrity.
  • Conduct performance tuning to fulfil scalability and availability targets.
  • Develop and enforce stringent data security measures, including access controls and encryption, to protect sensitive data.
  • Ensure all data handling complies with relevant data protection and privacy regulations.
  • Document data engineering processes and configurations to maintain a detailed knowledge base.
  • Lead collaborations with stakeholders to align data services with business requirements, delivering essential reports and data visualisations.

What youll bring to the role :

  • Previous experience in a similar fast-paced environment.
  • Proven experience working as a lead data engineer or in a similar role, handling large datasets and complex data pipelines.
  • Previous experience managing a team.
  • Experience with big data processing frameworks and technologies.
  • Experience with data modelling and designing efficient data structures.
  • Experience with data integration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
  • Experience in data cleansing, validation and enrichment processes.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java or Scala.
  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modelling.
  • Understanding of data security, privacy and compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency in data integration and ETL tools.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex data structures.
  • Capable of identifying data quality issues, troubleshooting problems and implementing effective solutions.

Why work for us

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Buy and sell annual leave scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Company pension
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Life assurance scheme

Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options


Career development opportunities, dedicated reward framework and multiple learning opportunities.


About CHEC

Since 2012 CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional timely locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.


CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England including ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and Dermatology services.


CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


As An Employer

Good relationships are built on trust, integrity and honesty – the values that underpin CHEC’s commitment to the delivery of patient-focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees.


As an employer CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are:



  • Generous salary and promotion policy
  • Corporate learning
  • CHEC provide cross-functional experience
  • Good work-life balance
  • Positive culture
  • Employee relationships
  • Access to Work

Get support if you have a disability or health condition :

CHEC we are committed to ensuring everyone has equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position please contact a member of our team at or call .


Salary

Yearly Salary: £50,001 - £999,999.99


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