Data Architecture - Assistant Director

The post holder will have accountability and responsibility for the strategic and operational development of the data architecture function. Plans to achieve the strategy will be underpinned by the delivery of short to medium-term objectives. Key aspects of this role include:

• Ensuring the policy on data architecture is understood by all stakeholders and delivered using all available resources efficiently and effectively.
• Providing leadership for the Data Architecture team and championing the use of data architecture across the system to improve policy, analysis, research, and care.
• Owning key technical decisions and the roadmap for Data Architecture in NHS England.
• Ensuring the development and management of relevant policies, guidelines, and best practices for data architecture.
• Ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to enable the successful delivery of data architectures.
• Proactively managing key risks and issues, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to mitigate or respond.
• Monitoring and establishing accountability for the overall progress of data architecture projects and services to ensure completion within agreed timescales.
• Managing and actively promoting relationships with stakeholders, 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 the Government website.
  
  NHSE's Data and Analytics Directorate is on a mission to support the NHS in becoming data-enabled over the next 10 years. Our vision is to empower patients with control over their data and care, provide clinicians, decision-makers, and researchers with access to trusted, real-time, and high-quality data, and support the NHS Data Community in applying their skills to high-value opportunities.
We are seeking an Assistant Director of Data Architecture to lead the development & evolution of our data architecture estate, enabling the NHS to unlock the power of data. We take pride in our work, motivation, creativity, & commitment to our values, all aimed at driving insights for better decision-making across health and care, ultimately helping people live healthier, longer lives. As the AD of Data Architecture, the post holder will lead and work as part of a dynamic team to deliver an effective data architecture service. This role involves supporting staff in developing robust and scalable data architectures that facilitate insights and data-driven decision-making. The individual will provide strategic direction to ensure projects and work packages align with the goals and ambitions of the NHS; have experience in developing data architectures & leading a team that champions the use of data architecture to improve policy, analysis, and research and will also ensure that all local initiatives align with the directorate's ambitions within the data architecture field., 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.