Data Warehousing

Senior Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing DBA – NHS

UK-Based Applicants & Skilled Worker Sponsorship Welcome

Job Overview

North West London Pathology (NWLP) is recruiting a Senior Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing DBA to join its Business Intelligence team in London.

The successful candidate will support the management of SQL Server data warehousing infrastructure and provide essential management, financial, clinical and near-real-time operational data to more than 1,000 NWLP colleagues, partners and clients.

This is a Band 7, full-time, fixed-term position for 6 months, primarily based at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, with opportunities for remote working.

Applications requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

Job Details

About the Role

As a Senior Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing DBA, you will work within a close-knit Business Intelligence team responsible for delivering critical data and reporting services across NWLP.

You will manage the team’s dedicated SQL Server Data Warehouse, while supporting reporting, data extraction, ETL processes and operational data requirements.

The role is primarily based at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, with occasional travel to partner sites where required.

Flexible & Remote Working

Although face-to-face communication is valued, NWLP states that the role is open to remote working. The successful candidate can discuss an appropriate remote-working arrangement with the organisation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the BI Team’s dedicated SQL Server Data Warehouse.
• Monitor scheduled SSIS and SQL Server Agent tasks.
• Investigate and respond to technical issues.
• Act as the first point of contact for stakeholders.
• Respond to data-related requests or refer them to appropriate team members.
• Develop ad-hoc and regular reports.
• Supply the NWLP Finance team and partners with routine month-end data.
• Maintain key reference datasets.
• Work flexibly and collaboratively as part of the Business Intelligence team.

Essential Qualifications

• First degree.
• Microsoft SQL Server Database Management training.
• T-SQL training.
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.

Desirable Qualifications

• Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) training.
• Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) training.
• Scientific qualification.
• Experience working in pathology or healthcare.

Essential Technical Skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate Microsoft Access.
• Strong T-SQL/SQL skills.
• Ability to extract data from large and complex databases.
• Experience managing SQL Server 2019.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify weaknesses in manual or system processes.
• Ability to organise and implement corrective action.

Desirable Technical Skills

• Data warehouse design principles.
• NHS operational and strategic issues.
• NHS mandatory reporting requirements.
• NHS data standards and definitions.
• Development of SSRS reports.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Good understanding of technology and systems applications.
• Metadata management.
• ETL — Extract, Transform and Load.
• OLAP principles.

Desirable Experience

• Senior-level experience in a healthcare informatics management role.

Employee Benefits

Benefits highlighted by North West London Pathology include:

• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible working.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Staff awards and recognition.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Car lease schemes.
• Season ticket loan.
• Onsite leisure facility membership options.

NHS Induction

New NWLP employees must attend the NWLP induction during their first week.

Listed 2026 induction dates include:

• Monday 7 September 2026
• Monday 5 October 2026
• Monday 2 November 2026
• Monday 7 December 2026

Candidates are advised to consider these dates when agreeing their end-of-service date with their current employer.

Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship

Skilled Worker sponsorship applicants are welcome.

The employer states that applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants should check their individual eligibility and current UK immigration requirements before applying.

DBS Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Who Should Apply?

This vacancy may suit professionals with experience in:

• Business Intelligence
• Data Warehousing
• Database Administration
• SQL Server
• T-SQL
• SSIS
• SSRS
• ETL
• Healthcare Informatics
• NHS Data Management
• Data Analytics
• Reporting

Employer Details

North West London Pathology

St Mary’s Hospital
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom

Important Application Information

Closing Date: 3 September 2026

Salary: £49,387 – £56,515 per year

Band: 7

Contract: Fixed-term, 6 months

Working Pattern: Full-time

Skilled Worker sponsorship: Applications welcome

Review the complete job description and person specification before submitting your application.

Employer Website

North West London Pathology

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