Data Engineer

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights that improve patient care? We’re looking for a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join our Business Intelligence & Information Services team, helping shape the future of data-driven decision‑making across the Trust.

In this role, you will take ownership of developing, maintaining and enhancing our local data warehouse and reporting solutions. Your work will ensure that staff across the organisation have access to timely, accurate and relevant information to support the planning and delivery of outstanding healthcare.

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• Developing and improving the Trust’s data warehouse, reporting environment, and ETL processes
  
• Managing routine and bespoke data extractions from clinical and operational IT systems
  
• Leading on the Trust’s reporting strategy, including exploring modern web‑based reporting tools and data collection solutions
  
• Ensuring high‑quality, reliable datasets that support operational performance, clinical services and statutory reporting
  
• Working closely with colleagues in the BI & Information Services Development Team, as well as Divisional Managers, senior leaders and clinicians
  
• Collaborating with partners across the wider health system, including local ICBs/CCGs
  

This role offers significant scope for autonomy and innovation—you’ll be the specialist driving improvements in how the Trust uses data, with opportunities to shape new approaches and introduce new technologies.

If you’re curious, solutions‑focused and keen to use your technical skills to make a real impact in the NHS, we’d love to hear from you.

Develop and maintain the Trust’s local data warehouse and reporting systems, working collaboratively with the Information Services Development team. This includes designing and maintaining data structures, managing data from PAS and other sources, and ensuring robust extraction, storage, and backup processes.

Keep documentation accurate and up to date, including warehouse design specifications and reporting requirements, in line with Information Services quality standards.

Provide specialist training and support to users of the performance reporting application, offering guidance on best practice, policies, and procedures.

Ensure timely, relevant and accurate information is available to support effective decision‑making across the Trust and with external partners.

Create and monitor data quality reports to highlight process issues, escalating concerns to operational managers so that corrective actions can be taken.

Monitor Dataset Change Notices (DSCNs), advising on their impact and implementing required changes to maintain compliance within the warehouse and reporting outputs.

Work proactively with teams across the Trust to identify reporting requirements and system enhancements, supporting the successful implementation of changes in reporting definitions or processes.

Collaborate with IT Development and Information colleagues to improve data quality, raising awareness and embedding best practices across the organisation.

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlie Gale Job title: Interim Associate Director of Data and Insight Email address: