Senior Database Developer | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,631 - £68,623 Pro rata, pa, incl. HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Kingston, KT2 7QB |
| Company: | Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7791773/396-7791773-DE-DK |
Summary
The Senior Database Developer provides expert leadership in the administration, development and optimisation of the Trust’s databases, ensuring robust performance, security and integration across clinical and corporate systems. The role requires deep expertise in SQL Server, cloud technologies, database lifecycle management and programming, with responsibility for designing, testing and implementing complex database solutions. The postholder advises on emerging technologies, manages database‑related risks, and supports major digital projects through specialist technical guidance.
• Provides expert specialised knowledge, guidance, and advice on all matters pertaining to the database administration of trust data servers, data architecture and cloud infrastructure in order to ensure data integrity, good governance and optimal database performance
• Designs programs and program modifications from supplied specifications, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.
• Provides expert specialist database and server / cloud infrastructure advice support to projects within area of responsibility
• Manages the day-to-day workload of the database development team, providing mentor and coaching guidance, and identifying training requirements.
• Responsible for policy development for database and programming services and ensuring quality by appropriate QA and compliance by regular audit.
• Authorised signatory; responsible for the purchase of physical assets, software and supplies; installation and/or repair and maintenance of physical assets. Signs off, e.g., overtime expenses; authorises purchase of IT equipment; responsible for the installation or repair and maintenance of IT equipment and systems / software
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Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
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This advert closes on Monday 23 Mar 2026