Junior Data Engineer | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 1EE |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7274102/405-25-AC329JDE |
Summary
Do you have a keen interest in Data Engineering and looking for an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of digital change in healthcare?
We are currently seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join our innovative team at an acute hospital within the NHS. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to drive digital transformation within our healthcare system and improve patient outcomes. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with clinical and non-clinical staff to identify areas for improvement, implement digital solutions, and provide ongoing training and support. If you are passionate about improving patient care through innovation and have a strong background in healthcare and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position
The team work flexibly and support a hybrid working arrangement (split between office and remote locations), with a requirement to meet regularly at Dorset County Hospital and across ICS partner sites. Usual office location will be in Dorchester, Dorset.
Please be aware that this role isnot currently eligible for visa sponsorship.Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.
The Data Engineering team work closely with Business Intelligence analysts, Digital specialists, operational teams, and stakeholders. They use their in-depth domain knowledge to develop effective solutions that support the organisation and its partners, and ultimately make a difference to patients.
The technologies used by the Data Engineering team are diverse, and the post holder should be prepared to use the right tool for the job. The type of skills relevant to the role are (but not limited to) SQL, ETL, SQL Server 2022 (including SSIS), PowerShell, C#, Azure, DevOps, Git, Power BI, Power Automate, Automated Testing, Kanban/Scrum.
Digital change within the NHS is gathering pace, and a key pillar in delivering change at Dorset County Hospital is the Data Engineering team. The team work closely with clinicians and operational teams and use their detailed domain knowledge to develop meaningful solutions that support the organisation in realising its digital ambitions.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
• Design, develop and test solutions using a range of technologies and platforms, but primarily SQL and SQL Server
• Implement data solutions that handle concerns such as ETL, data quality, duplication, different formats and data structures, performance, and scalability
• Make effective use of development practices such as version control, unit testing, planning, DevOps, etc
• Write, review, and maintain detailed system documentation
• Assist with deployment and maintenance of solutions developed by the team
• Assist with administration and configuration of Azure infrastructure and services which host solutions developed by the team
• Participate in agile events such as planning workshops, product backlog refinement and sprint reviews
• Participate in defining and refining the team’s standards, practices, and methodology
• Apply development skills to projects that may span a range of disciplines
• Assist with training and support of developed solutions
• Support development reviews and demonstrations
• Support the ongoing operation of systems developed and maintained by the team
• Create and maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and staff
• Exhibit good agile behaviours and have a positive impact on the team
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification included in this advertisement.
This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025
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