Data Architect

If you are really passionate about data, understand the power that data can have and want to use your knowledge in a role that can make a difference, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) have the role for you! We are looking for a Data Architect to join our Digital, Data &Technology Directorate. It's the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career whilst supporting the NHS.

If you are excellent at problem solving, great at building relationships and have outstanding technical data architecture skills, you have what this role needs! You will join the Data Strategy & Governance team, as part of a newly developed data architecture function. You will work in partnership with stakeholders, analysing how data is modelled and collected, understanding gaps, and making recommendations for improvements. You will help design, develop, and implement data principles and standards across the organisation. You will need to be enthusiastic, a logical thinker and have a drive to succeed!

What do we offer?

• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
• Career development
• Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
• Excellent pension
• NHS Car lease scheme
• Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking a review of NHSBSA's critical data assets, cataloguing data items and their sources. Working closely with the productteams to define their data requirements based on the data architecture standard.
• Build and manage the repository of NHSBSA's data assets and help define/manage/maintain data standards for NHSBSA
• Develop robust data models to meet customer needs creating technical design documentation that reflects data standards
• Continually researching emerging technologies and best practices to ensure standards are maintained
• Understands a variety of metadata management tools and can design/maintain the appropriate metadata repositories to enable theNHSBSA to understand their data assets
• Collaborate with partners across functions to ensure solutions adhere to architectural principles, best practice, and meet the desired outcomes of the customers
• Providing SME input to the development and evolution of the NHSBSA data architecture standards, policies, and practices
• Evaluating technical proposals from external suppliers, making implementation recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Explaining the concepts and principles of data modelling; producing, maintaining, and updating relevant data models for specificbusiness needs
• Contribute to and prepare proposals for change including producing necessary estimates, mandates, and business cases within the relevant departments.

About us

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.

We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow.

As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're all connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and circumstances. We are committed and proud to be a flexible employer and will endeavour to offer a working pattern that suits you wherever possible, whether that be hybrid working, flexible hours, job sharing and more.

Ready to join us on our journey to be a catalyst for better health? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.

We are people connected to care.

Job responsibilities

In this role, you are accountable for:

• Undertaking a review of NHSBSAs critical data assets, cataloguing data items and their sources
• Working closely with the product teams to define their data requirement based on the enterprise data architecture standard.
• Build and manage the repository of NHS BSAs data assets.
• Help define / manage/ maintain the data standard for NHS BSA
• Take business and technical requirements and implement the data tier of a solution in compliance with data strategy
• Development of robust Data Models to meet customer needs
• Identifying viable solution options offering value for money delivery
• Continually researching emerging technologies and best practices to ensure standards are maintained.
• Creating technical design documentation, that reflects the data standards.
• Understanding a variety of metadata management tools and can design and maintain the appropriate metadata repositories to enable the organisation to understand their data assets
• Recommending suitable terminology and metadata standards and supporting the management of coherent, consistent, and accessible data dictionaries
• Logging, analysing, and managing problems in order to identify and implement the appropriate solution ensuring that the problem is fixed.
• Undertaking data profiling and source system analysis, presenting clear insights to colleagues to support the end use of the data.
• Making recommendations on technology platforms to enable near-real time data linkage
• Developing requirements specifications and business cases to support projects as required
• Collaborate with partners across functions to ensure solutions adhere to architectural principles, best practice, and meet the desired outcomes of the customers
• Providing SME input to the development and evolution of the NHSBSA data architecture standards, policies, and practices.
• Evaluating technical proposals from external suppliers, making implementation recommendations to senior stakeholders as required
• Explaining the concepts and principles of data modelling; producing, maintaining, and updating relevant data models for specific business needs
• Supporting the development of talent within the team by delivering specialist training and providing ongoing coaching to trainee Data Architects.
• Contribute to continuous business plans including budget monitoring
• Contribute to and prepare proposals for change including producing necessary estimates, mandates, and business cases within the relevant departments
• Developing outputs to demonstrate uses of data using modern business intelligence and reporting tools
• Taking responsibility for collaborating and supporting in wider governance not just data governance; assuring and integrating data services to meet the needs of multiple business services
• Working proactively to ensure the organisation designs architecture that considers all users and uses of data
• Developing and setting data standards across multiple subject areas and liaising with the NHSBSAs Design Authority where appropriate.

In addition to the above accountabilities, as post holder you are expected to:

• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities in line with the purpose of your role and as agreed by your line manager.
• Demonstrate NHSBSA values and core capabilities in all aspects of your work.
• Encourage an environment where your own and colleagues safety and well-being is promoted.
• Contribute to a culture which values diversity and inclusion.
• Follow NHSBSA policies, procedures, and protocols as they apply to your role