Senior Database Manager
On site
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
27-03-2025
Job Specifications
Job Summary
The post holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining SQL-databases to enable the data processes within the respiratory viruses Epidemiology team and data flows to other parts of the response. In addition, they will lead on collating and assessing the feasibility of linking health record datasets, as well as navigating and negotiating data access issues through internal and external partners. They will work with senior epidemiologists within the team and colleagues in partner organisations to facilitate data processes and, where relevant, identify and implement various health information record linkage algorithms and assess the scalability of the techniques.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
Lead on the design, implementation and management of databases to handle data flows securely and efficiently.2. Responsible for collating and assessing the feasibility of linking health record datasets3. Navigating and negotiating data access issues through partners within UKHSA, NHS England and Improvement and NHS Digital, etc4. Work in collaboration with colleagues to identify key variables in order to link records involving a combination of formal identifiers (e.g. NHS numbers) and informal variables (e.g. sex, age etc.), and where possible, identify additional information to inform the linkage5. Lead on assessing the accuracy and completeness of health record data as well as cleaning and standardizing the datasets6. Work with the scientific team and other team members in identifying and implementing deterministic and probabilistic linkage algorithms, as appropriate and depending upon the datasets, and where necessary, adapting suitable data linkage methodologies and assessing the scalability of the techniques7. Address key issues with record linkage including data divergence, redundancy and data overlap8. Participate in the longitudinal analysis of individuals captured through the surveillance system to address complex research questions and enhance our understanding of respiratory infections
About Us
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
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Date posted
12 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£44,852 to £50,472 a year Per annum, Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
919-ROG-305392-EXT
Job locations
Colindale
61 Colindale Avenue
London
NW9 5EQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Other Responsibilities
Demonstrate knowledge of suitable statistical platforms (e.g. R, STATA, SAS etc.) and/or programming languages (e.g. python, perl etc), as well as existing software (e.g. Febrl) to enable large scale data manipulation as well as a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of SQL.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the surveillance activities, with a focus on research outcomes including developing and piloting new methods of health record data linkage.
To contribute to the development of research proposals under the guidance of the project lead
The successful applicant will have an understanding of health informatics, information technology, and knowledge of data services and working with standards, as well as knowledge of information governance and project assurance. Drawing on their knowledge and experience of linking large complex datasets, the post-holder should be able to demonstrate knowledge of suitable statistical platforms (e.g. R, STATA, SAS etc) and/or programming languages (e.g. python, perl etc), as well as existing software (e.g. Febrl) to enable large scale data manipulation as well as a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of SQL.The role will require well developed and demonstrable written and analytical skills. The post-holder must have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively both autonomously and within a team. The post-holder will also be responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of the research and surveillance activities, including developing and piloting new methods of health record data linkage.
Selection ProcessDetails
Please be aware that we will assess on the 11 essential criteria and 4 desirable criteria stated on the advert rather than the full list on the job description document.
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess yourknowledgeand experience and skills outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1:Application& Sift
Required
You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 11 essentialcriteria and 4 desirable criteria,and this will be in the form ofa:
Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
1500word Statement of Suitability.
This should outline how your skills,experience,andknowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
TheApplication formand Statement of Suitability will be markedtogether.
Longlisting:In the event ofa large number ofapplications we will longlistinto 3 piles of:
Meets all essentialcriteria
Meets someessentialcriteria
Meets no essentialcriteria
In order to be shortlisted you must meet all and some of the essential criteria listed above.
Shortlisting:In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on.
Experience of database management systems (including SQL)
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment
Please do not exceed 1500 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview
You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview. If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internalapplicants).
Location
This role is being offered as hybrid working based at one of our Scientific Campuses. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with g...
About the Company
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for planning, preventing and responding to external health threats, and providing intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage. Know more
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