Consultant Systems Engineer | NHS England

NDRS includes the National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service (NCRAS), one of the largest, most advanced and complex cancer data collections anywhere in the world and the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Disease Registration Service (NCARDRS) now the largest active congenital anomaly register in the world. Both are population-based disease registers collecting information on cancer, congenital anomalies and rare diseases in England. We provide expert analysis and interpretation of the data we collect and it is used as a source of intelligence for patients, clinicians, public health, health-care performance, basic and applied research, and commissioning. · Define technology engineering strategy for Data Platforms, including KPIs and how to report on them. · Develop & maintain skills competency framework for NDRS in alignment to Data Platform Engineering and associated training & development plans. · Actively participate in leadership of the NHS England Engineering Centre of Excellence. · Monitor the application of the Software Engineering Quality Framework & GDS Technology Code of Practice across the Data Platforms Engineering teams and take improvement actions where the application is deficient. · Provide hands-on technical leadership, in the development, operation and ongoing improvement of complex, transformational digital services serving millions of users. · Work with product managers to understand user needs for new and existing services. · Act as the technical authority in prospective, information gathering and scene setting meetings with other government departments, evaluate technical proposals from external suppliers, and make implementation recommendations to senior stakeholders. · Work with delivery teams and partners to break technical requirements down into appropriate pieces, and to identify key API requirements for integration with internal and external systems. The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money., NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.