SQL Developer

SQL Developer

Posted 1 day ago by IT Works Health LTD

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
England, United Kingdom

Summary: The SQL Developer role involves joining an NHS Trust on a contract basis to design, develop, and maintain databases and reporting solutions. The position is essential for supporting clinical, operational, and management teams by ensuring effective data infrastructure for decision-making and compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with various teams to optimize SQL queries and manage data processes. This role requires strong SQL development skills and experience in a healthcare setting, particularly within the NHS.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views.
  • Design and manage databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability.
  • Support data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes for reporting and analysis.
  • Work closely with BI teams, analysts, and clinical departments to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Develop automated solutions for recurring reporting needs.
  • Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting of existing SQL code and databases.
  • Ensure compliance with NHS information governance, GDPR, and data protection policies.
  • Participate in system upgrades, data migrations, and integration projects.
  • Provide technical documentation and handover to permanent teams where required.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience in SQL development, including writing complex T-SQL scripts and stored procedures.
  • Proficient in Microsoft SQL Server (SSMS, SSRS, SSIS).
  • Proven experience with data extraction, transformation, and reporting in a healthcare setting (ideally within the NHS).
  • Familiarity with NHS datasets such as SUS, HES, RTT, or other clinical reporting standards.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SSRS).
  • Good understanding of data governance, GDPR, and security best practices.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking an experienced SQL Developer to join a NHS Trust on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of databases and reporting solutions to support clinical, operational, and management teams. This role is critical in ensuring the trust’s data infrastructure supports effective decision-making, service delivery, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views.
  • Design and manage databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability.
  • Support data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes for reporting and analysis.
  • Work closely with BI teams, analysts, and clinical departments to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Develop automated solutions for recurring reporting needs.
  • Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting of existing SQL code and databases.
  • Ensure compliance with NHS information governance, GDPR, and data protection policies.
  • Participate in system upgrades, data migrations, and integration projects.
  • Provide technical documentation and handover to permanent teams where required.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Strong experience in SQL development, including writing complex T-SQL scripts and stored procedures.
  • Proficient in Microsoft SQL Server (SSMS, SSRS, SSIS).
  • Proven experience with data extraction, transformation, and reporting in a healthcare setting (ideally within the NHS).
  • Familiarity with NHS datasets such as SUS, HES, RTT, or other clinical reporting standards.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, SSRS).
  • Good understanding of data governance, GDPR, and security best practices.