Role Summary

Are you both inspired and inspiring? Both are essential attributes for the post of Data Architect Manager, where you will make a real difference, and provide leadership to passionate, hard-working teams. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation - host employer for the NHS People Digital Programme - is seeking a knowledgeable, creative, and ambitious individual for this critical management role. Devon has been selected by NHS England to be an exemplar with their People Digital programme and the successful applicant will be sharing their knowledge nationally.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

Devon has been selected by NHS England to be an exemplar with their People Digital programme and the successful applicant will be sharing their knowledge nationally. The benefits of the People Digital programme are myriad:

Scaling will move Devon towards a unified model, at a system level, which takes advantage of common processes, policies, governance, and operating models to deliver a consistent employee experience across the system.

Digital will give our frontline workers a consumer-grade experience and simplified route to get support from People Services, through the integration of our people digital landscape and the introduction of an automated and intuitive people portal. It will enable us to have a single source of truth for people data, to support reporting and strategic workforce planning.

The post holder will be the senior lead responsible for providingleadership and direction in developing and maintaining a modern data architecture to support reporting and analysis and ensuring People (Workforce) Data is governed and compliant to all Information Governance rules and regulations.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of People Technology for One Devon and being part of the One Devon People Technology senior leadership team, the post holder must be forward-thinking and creative, as they will work closely with colleagues to promote innovative data management solutions, to maintain good data governance, and to create efficiencies through automation.

The main duties and responsibilities of the post are:

Responsible for the leadership and operational management and performance of the People data architecture & Compliance team. Provides specialist technical expertise to the organisation and support for the development and delivery of complex information systems and applications in particular Azure Data Warehousing. Develops and manages the systems development annual work programme and specific development projects. Provides service advice to inform strategic business planning. Accountable for the Information Governance compliance regarding People Data, and their respective applications against DPIA’s and to ensure compliance to DSPT measures. Develops and project-manages automated solutions to streamline data intelligence processes, delivering efficiencies to the team. Provides specialist advice across a range of technical data areas, particularly systems, applications, data warehousing, software development and information security. Lead contact for Business Intelligence and “intelligent customer” role with digital teams and IM&T Service Providers across the Devon ICS. Supports development of the People Technology strategy, including a lead role developing and delivering the organisation’s people & assignment data architecture. Provides line management support and manages any HR issues arising from staff within the team, such as sickness and performance, escalating where necessary according to Trust policy. Is the data architecture subject matter expert (SME) for One Devon People Technology. Works closely with the Associate Director of People Technology and the One Devon People Technology senior leadership to identify and deliver improvements in data management, with particular close working with the Boomi Product Team. Ensures that the data architecture is efficient, cost effective and secure. Ensures compliance with the Trust Governance Procedures, Policies and Standards as they apply to the People Technology and Data environment. Ensure that there are robust and documented validation and quality assurance processes in place. Attend meetings as appropriate and, when required, to act as the One Devon People Technology team representative or to represent the Associate Director of People Technology – One Devon.

Working Pattern:Monday - Friday : - :

Interview Date:Wednesday th November 4

For further information please contact:Emily Simpson, Executive and Specialist Recruitment Lead on or email; or Michelle Treglown, Executive and Specialist Recruitment Resourcer on an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

TheRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustwas established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both theRoyal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.