Senior Data Engineer and Technical Lead
First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
This position is initially offered as a 24-month fixed-term contract following an internal promotion. The team currently works in a blended fashion, with opportunities to work at our Wirral site and The Spine office in Liverpool.
Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
This position is initially offered as a 24-month fixed-term contract following an internal promotion. The team currently works in a blended fashion, with opportunities to work at our Wirral site and The Spine office in Liverpool.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential- Educated to relevant degree level/ post graduate diploma (or the equivalent level of experience).
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development in specialist informatics area.
- Membership of a relevant Fed-IP recognised professional body is desirable (BCS, SOCITM, IHRIM, CILIP, AphA)
- Informatics related courses and qualifications.
- Experience and advanced knowledge in the use of SQL Server (including SSIS and SSRS)
- Experience of MS SharePoint platform
- Experience or understanding of Robotic Process Automation
- Proficient use of T-SQL
- Highly developed knowledge in Microsoft Office skills and MS operating systems.
- Understanding of Business Intelligence dashboard/reporting, and design
- Good understanding of GDPR, FOI, Information Governance and Caldicott Guidance
- Experience of SharePoint Development
- Experience of Robotic Process Automation development using Blue Prism or MS Power Automat
- Experience of Microsoft Power Platform
- Thorough understanding of NHS performance targets and timescales
- Significant experience of extracting and analysing complex and sensitive data to support monitoring requirements.
- Able to demonstrate a track record of achievement in database and dashboard/report development
- Experience in implementing and managing and administrating Data Warehousing solutions
- Experience of setting up, and maintaining old and new extracts into a Data Warehouse
- Experience of Meditech
- Significant and relevant experience of working in the NHS or health setting.
- Experience of training and/or supporting software use
- Experience of NHS data sets, broad understanding of NHS information procedures, legislation and policies.
- Experience of managing or leading a team in a technical environment
- Educated to relevant degree level/ post graduate diploma (or the equivalent level of experience).
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development in specialist informatics area.
- Membership of a relevant Fed-IP recognised professional body is desirable (BCS, SOCITM, IHRIM, CILIP, AphA)
- Informatics related courses and qualifications.
- Experience and advanced knowledge in the use of SQL Server (including SSIS and SSRS)
- Experience of MS SharePoint platform
- Experience or understanding of Robotic Process Automation
- Proficient use of T-SQL
- Highly developed knowledge in Microsoft Office skills and MS operating systems.
- Understanding of Business Intelligence dashboard/reporting, and design
- Good understanding of GDPR, FOI, Information Governance and Caldicott Guidance
- Experience of SharePoint Development
- Experience of Robotic Process Automation development using Blue Prism or MS Power Automat
- Experience of Microsoft Power Platform
- Thorough understanding of NHS performance targets and timescales
- Significant experience of extracting and analysing complex and sensitive data to support monitoring requirements.
- Able to demonstrate a track record of achievement in database and dashboard/report development
- Experience in implementing and managing and administrating Data Warehousing solutions
- Experience of setting up, and maintaining old and new extracts into a Data Warehouse
- Experience of Meditech
- Significant and relevant experience of working in the NHS or health setting.
- Experience of training and/or supporting software use
- Experience of NHS data sets, broad understanding of NHS information procedures, legislation and policies.
- Experience of managing or leading a team in a technical environment
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer nameThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
AddressThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Wirral
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer nameThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
AddressThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Wirral
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:Business Intelligence Manager
David Law
01515565000
Details
Date posted23 October 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration24 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number158-26-258-DIG
Job locationsThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Wirral
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Job overview
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties
The Senior Data Engineer and Technical Lead is responsible for the development and delivery of the Trust's data warehouse, Business Intelligence and dashboard reporting solutions. The postholder supports the Business Intelligence Manager in delivering a self-service approach to information, ensuring high-quality, accurate and timely intelligence is available to meet clinical, operational and corporate needs.