Assistant Development Advisor - Data and Technology
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 August 2025 |
| Location: | Home based, NE15 8NY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | G9914-25-0212 |
Summary
To work as a member of the NHS Development and Operations Team with particular focus on Data and Technology. To communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including national NHS bodies, To participate in quality assurance of the ESR solution and work with NHS sites, providing advice, guidance, and feedback to issues raised. In addition you may be required to work with other NHS organisations and external agencies. To manage a team of Data Analysts to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of data related activities within the NHS Development Team. This includes optimising the use of available tools such as SQL Server and ESRBI, and promoting the automation of processes wherever feasible. To support the team in progressing to open and advanced methodology of extracting and analysing data, including moving to open source tooling (where appropriate) and using proven source code management systems. To ensure the ongoing assessment and improvement of data integrity within ESR, enabling the system to deliver its intended business benefits effectively. To oversee the secure and timely completion of data analysis tasks and data requests, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and deadlines. To supervise the design, development, and testing of analytical tools and data solutions, maximising team performance and ensuring high standards of accuracy and efficiency. In this role, you are accountable for: Project and Risk Management Plan, monitor, and report on projects throughout their lifecycle, including the identification and management of risks, issues, and incidents. Resolving issues/risks as raised through analysis and extraction processes Stakeholder Engagement and Solution Development Collaborate with NHS organisations and the ESR supplier to analyse and specify requirements for system enhancements, with a focus on technology strategies and workforce information. Understanding the benefits of ESR as far as possible to understand the ESR fit within the wider NHS context and to act as an ambassador. Specialist Data Support and Advice Provide expert advice and guidance on workforce data to NHS organisations, supporting the wider team in understanding ESR technologies and their application within the NHS context. Supporting the wider team in understanding the technologies used by ESR to ensure decisions on future changes or direction are fully understood. Data Quality and System Knowledge Maintain a comprehensive understanding of ESR modules, interfaces, and national initiatives. Ensure data integrity through defined processes for identifying and resolving data issues. Taking responsibility for deployment release reviews, identifying upcoming developments requiring further analysis, through to the production of dashboards and statistics, covering uptake and utilisation and cost/time saving savings where appropriate. Data Analysis and Tool Development Lead the development and use of tools for data extraction, analysis, and cleansing. Oversee the production of dashboards and reports to support decision-making and demonstrate benefits such as cost and time savings. Review processes across the data team and, where appropriate across the wider team to assess whether improvements in automation may be possible. Team Leadership and Line Management Manage a team of Band 6 Data Analysts, including task allocation, performance monitoring, peer review, professional development, and leave approval. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of all assigned work. Communication and Reporting Ensure effective communication with NHS organisations and internal teams. Accurately report team progress and data activities to the Senior Development Advisor and within the broader reporting structure.