Principal Data Architect | NHS England

The NHS been transforming lives since its inception in 1948, using data to revolutionise patient care at every step. As one of the world's leading healthcare systems, we are constantly learning, evolving, & tackling new challenges. Now, we embark on our next chapter, where a digitised & connected NHS will reshape healthcare planning & delivery, placing patients at the heart of our services & helping to save lives. Our ambitious digital programme aims to harness the power of data, so that we can improve the patient experience. We will optimise resource allocation, reduce burden, & enable real-time decision-making, so that we can invest more time in delivering outstanding care. To bring this vision to a reality, we are looking for exceptional & ambitious individuals to join our senior leadership team. This role offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, innovation, & challenge. As part of a talented team, you will provide strategic leadership, oversee operational delivery, & work collaboratively to ensure the success of our work. Your contributions will be pivotal in shaping the future of healthcare technology, & in showcasing our prowess in this area to the world. This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary, a career-defining opportunity that will propel you into the forefront of healthcare innovation. If you are ready to make a difference, seek excitement & reward, & be part of a dynamic team pushing boundaries, apply now & join us on this important journey.

• Develop and maintain the Master and Reference Data architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Design corresponding data models, data flow diagrams, and data integration patterns.
• Ensure data architecture aligns with the overall solution architecture and meets business requirements and adheres to NHS data vision.
• Conduct detailed reviews of solution architecture ahead of technical design authority meetings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical data solutions.
• Review and scrutinise data architecture solutions from suppliers and validate the implementation of these solutions.
• Define data management frameworks, policies, and standards and assure them through relevant governance and review panels.
• Validate data integration requirements and data integration workflows.
• Validate supplier approach to data consistency and integrity across different data sources and systems.
• Validate data integration processes to ensure efficiency and performance.
• Conduct data analysis to identify data requirements and design data models.
Please see the attached JD for more duties of the job. 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.
  
  Experts in designing data models, data flow diagrams, and data integration patterns.
• Ability to conduct detailed reviews of solution architecture ahead of technical design authority meetings.
• Evidence of collaborating with stakeholders in cross-functional teams to understand data needs and translate them into technical data solutions.
• Evidence of leading data architectural designs for complex projects
• You will have a highly developed understanding of overall data landscape, technology, and trends.
• Experience of making recommendations for how the organisation should resolve any breaches of data standards
• Ability to provide oversight and advice to more inexperienced members of the team.