Database Manager (XN05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Nov 4, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior, Mid & Senior Level
IT & Cybersecurity
Healthcare
Leeds

Requirements

Qualifications Essential
Qualifications - IT Qualification (e.g. Degree, HNC, HND) or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access to ECDL or equivalent
Data/database/information management.
Able to derive the real problem/requirement from general non-specific information.
Database user/systems management
Understanding of the importance of data accuracy
Base all database development decisions, actions and advice on sound database knowledge
Understanding of why data has been collected and how the audit information is used.
Desirable
Knowledge of healthcare environment.
Knowledge of medical equipment
Knowledge of HTML/web interfaces
Knowledge of professional training practices
Other Criteria Essential
Excellent communication skills.
Able to analyse data and information held in databases together with the ability to produce spread sheets and other reports based on that data.
Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Skills & Behaviours Essential
Enthusiastic.
Motivated and able to work on own initiative.
Attention to detail
Good team player.
Ability to work through complex problems and staff issues in relation to training records and inventory queries in order to resolve them.
Ability to work flexibly and with equal aptitude between technical system administration, user support and information provision.
Positive attitude towards new knowledge and skills and be able to acquire them quickly and effectively.
Enthusiastic.
Motivated and able to work on own initiative.
Attention to detail
Good team player.
Desirable
Ability to work through complex problems and staff issues in relation to training records and inventory queries in order to resolve them.
Ability to work flexibly and with equal aptitude between technical system administration, user support and information provision.
Positive attitude towards new knowledge and skills and be able to acquire them quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

The Database Manager provides information services within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) associated with the Trust medical equipment inventory and medical devices training management system for clinical staff. These systems are managed from the Clinical Engineering service in Medical Physics and Engineering. The post holder advises staff on the use of systems, undertakes problem solving and improvement work with the systems, and ensures the accuracy and completeness of information. Development, adaptions and maintenance of reports, and systems, relating to activity within Clinical Engineering are requirements of role.
This is an information systems technical role. Information systems supported include operational databases / systems used by clinical users across the Trust. System management and administration of designated systems will be a major part of the job function.
The postholder requires an intermediate level of knowledge of the medical equipment management and staff training processes in our Trust. There are about 45,000 active medical equipment records and 12000 equipment users, whose training records for this equipment should be record on the database. Enquiries for the post holder may be from any system user, or from parties seeking information from the system.
There are no budgetary or team management responsibilities, except in training system users, and will collaborate with colleagues across the Trust to ensure timely and accurate recording and auditing of data in those systems. Such auditing is carried out by reconciliation with various paper and electronic sources and by the communication and encouragement of staff to input the operational data in the database systems.
Complete and accurate data are required to demonstrate the Trusts safe utilisation of its medical devices to external regulatory bodies and others including but not exclusively, CQC, NHS Resolutions and MHRA. Attention to detail is therefore of paramount importance. Autonomy to lead on data audits and define and update audit and training programmes with respect to the systems in use in Clinical Engineering and its associated documentation is a major requirement of the role.
Working collaboratively with the Medical Devices Training Co-ordinator to generate complex management reports and presenting them to clinical and management staff across the Trust is sometimes required.
As the majority of the database systems in use in the department use the Microsoft SQL Server database platform an advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Query Tool is essential.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Database Manager (XN05).

What is the primary focus of the Database Manager role?

The primary focus is to provide information services related to the Trust medical equipment inventory and medical devices training management system for clinical staff.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at St. James's University Hospital in Leeds.

What qualifications are required for this role?

An IT qualification (e.g., Degree, HNC, HND) or equivalent experience is required.

What kind of experience is essential for applicants?

Essential experience includes data/database/information management, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

What are the main duties of the Database Manager?

Main duties include advising staff on system use, ensuring data accuracy, report development, system management and administration, and conducting audits.

What systems does the Database Manager work with?

The Database Manager works with operational databases/systems used by clinical users across the Trust.

Is there a requirement for advanced knowledge in any specific area?

Yes, advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Query Tools is essential as most database systems use this platform.

How many active medical equipment records does the Trust have?

The Trust has about 45,000 active medical equipment records.

Are there any budgetary or team management responsibilities for this position?

No, there are no budgetary or team management responsibilities, except for training system users.

What is the salary range for the Database Manager position?

The salary range is £29,970 to £36,483 a year.

What are the working patterns for this role?

The working pattern is full-time with flexible working options available.

What type of auditing processes will the Database Manager be involved in?

The Database Manager will lead data audits, reconcile data with paper and electronic sources, and encourage staff to accurately input operational data.

Are there any desirable qualifications or knowledge areas for applicants?

Yes, desirable areas include knowledge of the healthcare environment, medical equipment, HTML/web interfaces, and professional training practices.

What kind of skills are valued for the Database Manager position?

Valued skills include excellent communication, problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as a team player.

What is the recruitment process timeline?

The expected shortlisting date is 21/11/2024, and the planned interview date is 12/12/2024.

Is the post subject to any background check?

Yes, this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous criminal convictions.

How does Leeds Teaching Hospitals approach workforce redeployment?

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to redeploying 'at-risk' members of the existing workforce and reserves the right to close, delay, or remove adverts during this process.

What is the importance of data accuracy in this role?

Complete and accurate data are vital for demonstrating the Trust's safe utilization of medical devices to external regulatory bodies.

What collaborative work will the Database Manager engage in?

The Database Manager will work collaboratively with the Medical Devices Training Co-ordinator to generate and present complex management reports to clinical and management staff across the Trust.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1948

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in Europe and we provide healthcare and specialist services for people from the city of Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber and beyond. We play an important role in the training and education of medical, nursing and dental students, and are a centre of world-class research and pioneering new treatments. Leeds Teaching Hospitals has a budget of £1.4 billion and employs around 20,000 people. Our care and clinical expertise is delivered from seven hospitals on five sites, and they are all joined by our vision to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This includes St James's University Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds Dental Institute, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital. Our staff helped to define the values and behaviours that we should work to, and this has become known as The Leeds Way. This forms the foundation of our culture, our ethos and how we work every day.