Data Engineer

St Lukes Hospice Plymouth
Plymouth
2 months ago
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Transforming Care Through Data: A Unique Opportunity for an                                    Exceptional Data Engineer

2-Year Fixed-Term Position

 

We have a vacancy for an experienced, motivated, and professional individual to join us at St Luke's Hospice Plymouth as a Data Engineer.

Imagine a role where your technical expertise directly impacts compassionate patient care. Our hospice is seeking a visionary Data Engineer to revolutionise how we understand and deliver healthcare services. Working part-time, based out of our Plymouth Hospice, you'll architect a sophisticated cloud-based solution that transforms complex data centred around clinical and operational datasets, into powerful, actionable insights.

This is not just another technology job – it's a chance to be at the heart of healthcare innovation. You'll design advanced ETL processes, ensure stringent data governance, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to develop data architectures that support the creation of predictive analytics models that inform critical decision-making.

We're looking for more than just a skilled technician; we need a passionate professional who understands that data can improve care and make every day the best day it can be. You'll be responsible for implementing robust data protection strategies, creating scalable data models, and championing the needs of hospice users. If you're ready to use your technical skills to make a meaningful difference, bringing innovation, empathy, and cutting-edge data capabilities to a not-for-profit healthcare setting, this role is your opportunity to redefine the intersection of technology and compassionate care

As the ideal candidate, you would need:

  • BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
  • Advanced Azure Cloud certification or associated training.
  • Healthcare sector data experience
  • Knowledge of palliative care and medical terminology



Please see the attached Person Specification and Job Description for further information.

St Luke’s are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in St Luke’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQ+ people.

Please note St Luke's Hospice Plymouth does not possess a license to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: 21 March 2025
1st Interview Date: 2 April 2025
2nd Interview Date: 9 April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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