Data Engineering Analyst

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to lead the migration of our Trust’s data management services in preparation for the implementation of a new Electronic Patient Records (EPR) system in April 2026. This role will ensure a seamless transition to a new data warehouse environment, and customer-focused business intelligence service delivery model. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in SQL Server databases, ETL processes and data model design, along with a proven track record of data engineering within a healthcare or NHS environment. A strong focus on delivering high-quality, secure, and accessible data services is essential to support informed decision-making and operational excellence across the organisation.

This role offers flexibility, with UK based remote working options available and the possibility of part-time hours.

If you are passionate about healthcare data and want to contribute to a major transformation project, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Information Team Leads to understand service needs and translate them into data solutions
• Develop and execute a comprehensive data infrastructure migration strategy for migration and decommissioning of legacy infrastructure
• Develop a detailed data migration and infrastructure set-up roadmap and workplans with milestones, timelines, and resource allocation
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project milestones and resolve project-related challenges
• Identify and test methods for robust, scalable, and efficient cross-organisation data transfer
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to EPR reporting workstream leads
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans in the new environment
• Lead the adoption of new tools and frameworks to improve team efficiency and system performance
• Implement processes to monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data workflows in the new infrastructure
• Catalogue non-epic existing data sources currently warehoused
• Set-up and configure the TSD new data warehouse environment including networking, security, and access controls
• Establish policies for data security, compliance, and governance
• Define roles and responsibilities for data access and usage
• Map and migrate database schemas (tables, views, indexes) to the target environment
• Adjust for platform-specific differences (e.g., SQL syntax, data types)
• Validate and transform data during migration to match new system requirements

Why Work With Us

The data and information service plays a vital role in creating business intelligence products that support the needs of clinicians and patients. This involves collaborating with stakeholders to capture requirements, drafting detailed work specifications, and developing efficient data extraction processes. The service ensures the accuracy and reliability of insights by rigorously testing and refining outputs to enable the release of high-quality reports and dashboards. The service developed reporting tools and data services should empower healthcare professionals with actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and improved patient care.

Joining the Information Team offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Contact Information

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Chantel Biddle
Job title: Assistant Director of Information
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07814 528111