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Job summary

Main area
Data Engineering
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible Working)
Job ref
050-AC538-0725
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Maelor Hospital Wrexham, Abergele Hospital or Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Wrexham, Abergele or Bangor
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Data Engineer

Band 5

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

The Data, Intelligence and insight Department has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to join our Development Team as a Data Engineer. 

We are looking for a motivated person who possesses excellent SQL skills.  The ideal candidate will work flexibly as part of a small team responsible for maintaining and developing the department’s Data Warehouse.

We offer a full induction, flexible working hours and excellent career opportunities.  You will be based at one of our three main offices - Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Abergele Hospital or Bangor Hospital where we offer hybrid working, with regular office attendance.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will contribute to the design and maintenance of the organisation’s data warehouse and the acquisition, maintenance and presentation of data.  The data warehouse supports the organisation in strategically and operationally managing health services across North Wales.

The following are therefore essential:

  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and techniques
  • Advanced SQL skills
  • Experience of ETL processes
  • In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft SQL Server platform and client tools (SSMS)
  • Understanding of the importance of thorough testing

The applicant must possess excellent communication skills in order to carry out user requirements elicitation, and excellent analysis skills in order to be able to translate these requirements into working solutions and warehouse datasets.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Candidates are required to attend a face-to-face interview at Abergele Hospital

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Bachelor's degree in in a Science, Technology or a Maths subject or equivalent qualifications, knowledge or experience.
Desirable criteria
  • Microsoft Certified Qualifications in Data Engineering or similar subject

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a data engineering or similar role
  • Working knowledge of SQL query language
  • Evidence of experience with Windows PC and server operating systems
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of working with difference systems
  • Experience of working with databases

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to learn new technologies
  • Determined, patient and self-motivated.
  • Highly professional and flexible attitude to work
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Understands the Data Protection Act
  • Understanding / prior experience of data science

Other

Desirable criteria
  • Ability to travel across north wales
  • Able to work flexibly

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kerry Roberts
Job title
Senior Data Engineer
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Kerry Roberts

[email protected]

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