About this role
Job summary Join our dynamic team as a Senior SQL and Integration Specialist (Band 7), where you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and supporting robust data integration solutions across our organisation. In this role, you will bring advanced expertise in SQL development within RiO (Electronic Patient Record system), including writing complex queries, optimising stored procedures, and supporting reporting and data extracts from RiO databases to enable accurate clinical and operational insights. You will lead on database performance tuning, data quality assurance, and the development of secure, scalable interfaces between key clinical and corporate systems, ensuring reliable data flows across the Trust. Working closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders, you will translate business requirements into technical solutions, particularly leveraging your knowledge of RiO data structures and workflows, while driving continuous improvement and best practice in SQL and integration (e.g., ETL pipelines, APIs, HL7/FHIR). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced data professional with strong SQL expertise, RiO experience, and a passion for delivering high-impact digital services in a complex healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
SQL Developer duties and responsibilities
Develop, implement, and optimize SQL scripts using T-SQL
Review and interpret ongoing business report requirements
Analyse existing SQL queries for performance improvements
Suggest new queries
Develop scripts for data migration, audits, data quality
Develop scripts for use in EPRs, in particular RiO
Provide timely scheduled management reporting
Build useful and efficient reporting for deliverables
Keeping up to date with the latest SQL developments and best practices
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
as per attached JD and person specification
as per attached JD and person specification
as per attached JD and person specification
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential
Relevant master's degree or equivalent knowledge and relevant experience
Desirable
Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development ITIL qualification
Experience Essential
At least 3 years' experience as a SQL Developer or similar role Hands-on T-SQL programming experience Experience with modern relational databases. Advanced Microsoft office applications e.g., Visio, Excel, PowerPoint
Desirable
Leading service changes to improve performance Experience of working within a Digital Department environment
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Excellent understanding of T-SQL Programming Problem-solving: ability to identify and troubleshoot database issues and find solutions to complex problems. Skilled at developing or optimising long, complicated SQL statements
Desirable
Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with other members of the development team, product managers, designers and business analysts. Time Management: Ability to manage own time effectively to meet project deadlines.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Green
ELFT NHS Flat 1
London
E2 9NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)