Principal Data Engineer
The closing date is 23 June 2026.
Overview
Data Science and clinical intelligence are revolutionising healthcare, offering opportunities for continuous clinical improvement as well as more personalised care. In this senior role, you will lead on the delivery and continual improvement of MFT's data management platform and services.
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery and improvement of the Trust data warehouse (Epic Caboodle) and associated data flows, models, automation and reports, ensuring first‑class service to the Trust. Support Data & Analytics teams to deliver comprehensive and proactive services to clinical and non‑clinical stakeholders.
Employment Terms
* On‑site working at Trafford House, Wythenshawe required.
* Short‑listed candidates will hear within 5 working days of advert closing. Interviews will be conducted on‑site.
* 20‑month fixed‑term role.
* Recruitment may include a timed cognitive assessment and Sphinx testing.
Qualifications
* Master's degree or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
* Microsoft Data Platform Certifications.
Knowledge & Experience
* Implementation of enterprise‑scale data warehousing and data lake solutions.
* Substantial NHS experience with Acute, Community and Mental Health Trust data sets, standards and returns.
* CI/CD development practices, agile methodology and DevOps.
* Cloud data management – ingestion, transformation, orchestration, compute and modelling.
Skills
* Advanced knowledge of Epic Caboodle and Clarity including required certifications.
Salary and Benefits
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata).
Diversity and Inclusion
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.
Artificial Intelligence in Application
Applicants are encouraged to use AI tools ethically to support spelling, grammar or formatting. However, the content of the application, especially personal statements, should be written by the applicant.
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