Job Summary
Join NHSBSA as an Apprentice Data Engineer and gain hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines while studying for a Level 5 qualification. You'll support data sourcing, transformation, and integration under expert guidance, ensuring data is accurate, secure, and accessible. Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and governance teams to deliver data solutions. You'll develop coding, documentation, and troubleshooting skills, and apply data protection principles.
This hybrid role includes remote work and regular office visits in Newcastle. Ideal for someone curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a supportive, innovative environment.
What do we offer?
* 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
* Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
* Flexi time
* Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
* Career development
* Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
* Excellent pension
* NHS Car lease scheme
* Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!
Main duties of the job
* Support the design, build, and testing of data pipelines using multiple data sources.
* Assist in creating reusable data products and maintaining accurate documentation.
* Learn and apply data protection and governance principles.
* Write and test simple scripts, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to code reviews.
* Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and governance teams to deliver data solutions.
* Help with metadata and integration tasks, and support data modelling and transformation.
* Engage fully with the Level 5 Data Engineering apprenticeship, attending training, mentoring, and completing academic work.
* Explore new tools and contribute to a culture of learning and innovation.
* Work under supervision while gradually taking on more responsibility as skills develop.
Eligibility Criteria:
* You must not currently be in full-time education or hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.
* You must have the right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK/EU for at least three years, currently residing in England (as per government guidelines).
About Us
Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.
We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we’re proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives.
We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. That’s why when you join us, you’ll be empowered and supported to help your career grow.
As one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for, we’re connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.
We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every colleague is heard, supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work.
We’re committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours and more.
Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most!
Ready to join us in delivering business service excellence to the NHS, helping people live longer, healthier lives? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.
We are people connected to care.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
In this role, you are accountable for:
* Supporting the design, build and testing of data pipelines and data products under supervision, using data feeds from multiple systems and working with a range of storage technologies and access methods.
* Contributing to the creation of repeatable and reusable data products, developing an understanding of how tools and processes align with the wider business data architecture.
* Learning and applying Information Governance principles when handling data, ensuring that its storage and use complies with relevant legislation and NHSBSA policies, under guidance.
* Working with metadata to support tasks such as system and data integration analysis, with support from more experienced colleagues.
* Helping to maintain documentation and repositories to ensure information about data assets remains accurate and up to date.
* Writing, testing, and documenting simple programs or scripts under the direction of senior team members and learning how to troubleshoot and fix common issues.
* Taking part in peer reviews and testing of work at a similar level of complexity, learning to give and receive constructive feedback.
* Contributing to code reviews by observing good practice and, with support, applying basic refactoring techniques to help improve code quality and maintainability.
* Applying core technical concepts related to data engineering tasks under supervision and actively building knowledge through training and practical work.
* Exploring opportunities to experiment with new tools and approaches, contributing to a culture of learning and innovation within the team.
* Learning and adopting industry best practices and standards in data engineering and helping to embed them in day-to-day work through observation and participation.
* Collaborating with colleagues across teams, including analysts, data scientists, and data governance professionals building positive relationships, to support the delivery of shared goals and data solutions.
* Engaging with and completing all the academic requirements of the level 5 Data Engineering apprenticeship at the expected standard
* Attending and utilising all the learning, coaching and mentoring events provided by the apprenticeship provider and being proactive in seeking out extra support if/when it is needed.
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