Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Data Engineer to spearhead our digital transformation initiatives and improve Powys' healthcare data integration.

The Lead Cloud Data Engineer will play a crucial role in developing Cloud-based data solutions that integrate clinical and administrative data across departments, partner Health Boards, Trusts, and Social Care organisations. This role is key to enhancing patient care coordination through the development of analytics platforms and shared care record systems.

This is a permanent full-time position within the Digital Directorate.

The role is based in Bronllys Hospital, although agile working is encouraged and supported. Successful applicants must be able to occasionally travel and work on site, with a flexible approach to home working.

Powys Teaching Health Board has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Working Together, Kindness and Caring, and Equality and Fairness.

Main duties of the job

1. Design and implement Cloud-based data solutions
2. Develop and maintain data pipelines for clinical and administrative systems
3. Design data integration processes between healthcare applications
4. Lead the technical development of a shared care record system
5. Drive adoption of FHIR standards and emerging technologies
6. Chair high-level meetings and present to stakeholders
7. Ensure data quality, governance, and security
8. Collaborate with stakeholders across NHS Wales and commissioned English Trusts

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of Cloud data engineering and healthcare data
• Experience developing healthcare data integration solutions
• Understanding of healthcare information systems
• Excellence in stakeholder management and communication
• Experience with data governance and security in healthcare settings
• Excellent communication skills will be required to engage with staff and stakeholders at all levels within Powys and external organisations.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential

• Degree/Relevant Experience
• Knowledge of Cloud Architectures
• Experience of Big Data
• NHS Digital Strategy Knowledge
• Expert Level Certifications

Desirable

• Understanding of Health Terminology
• Understanding of NHS Wales Digital Development (including Assurance processes)

Experience
Essential

• Significant Experience in Data Engineering
• Project Delivery
• Leading & Mentoring in Data Engineering
• Designing & Implementing Data Architectures
• Driving Data Governance
• Strong Coding Skills
• Familiarity with Agile
• Expert in Azure Technologies
• Experience of HL7/FHIR
• Strong Analytical & Critical thinking abilities

Desirable

• Experience of Leading Digital Transformation
• Experience of Implementing Information Management Procedures
• Experience of benefits management & realisation

Aptitude & Abilities
Essential

• Influence senior managers on technical strategy
• Exceptional Problem-solving skills
• Coach, mentor & manage staff development

Desirable

• Ability to Speak Welsh

Values
Essential

• Visionary thinker
• Quality focused
• Passionate about technology

Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Bronllys Hospital
Brecon Road
Bronllys
LD3 0LY

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