Senior Data Engineer

Job overview

Are you passionate about data healthcare? Do you thrive on working with innovative teams? The University College London Hospital is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge data solutions that power clinical care, research, and innovation. This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced data engineering and real-world impact, working within the constraints of hospital technology to enable researchers and improve the underlying data models within the trust.

You’ll join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to improving patient outcomes through data. Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and technical experts to unlock the full potential of UCLH’s data assets. You’ll lead on best practices, drive automation, and champion data quality across the Trust. If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in complex data environments, and want to make a tangible difference, this is your chance to be part of something transformative.

This position is classified as Grade 8a, offering a competitive salary. If you are ready to bring your skills to the intersection of technology and healthcare, apply now for a chance to be a key player in our transformative journey.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Data Engineer at UCLH, you’ll lead the design and delivery of robust, scalable data solutions that support clinical care, research, and operational excellence. You’ll architect and deliver data pipelines, ensuring high-quality, timely, and secure access to critical datasets across the Trust and its research partners.

You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to model and transform data from our EPIC electronic health record system, enabling advanced analytics and impactful research. Your expertise in data warehousing, ETL development, and modern engineering practices will be key to driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who is keen to take on leadership, a deep understanding of healthcare data, and a passion for continuous improvement. If you’re excited by the challenge of working with complex clinical data in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

Join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment within the Clinical Research Informatics Unit where your work directly impacts patient care. Enjoy a supportive team culture and continuous learning opportunities. 

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. 

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: 

· University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) 

· National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery 

· Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals 

· University College Hospital Grafton Way Building 

· Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine 

· University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre 

· The Hospital for Tropical Diseases 

· University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street 

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. 

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.