Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Database Administrator (DBA) Manager to lead our database team in ensuring the optimal performance, security, and reliability of our data systems. In this critical leadership role, you will manage the architecture, deployment, and maintenance of our databases, supporting the data needs of the entire organisation.As the Team Manager, Database Administrators, you will oversee a team of skilled DBAs responsible for database design, implementation, and optimization. You will ensure the availability and integrity of our data across multiple platforms, managing backups, disaster recovery plans, and performance tuning. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to support application development, data warehousing, and business intelligence initiatives.Key responsibilities include leading database upgrades and migrations, implementing security protocols, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. You will also drive innovation by evaluating and integrating new database technologies that enhance scalability and performance.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database administration, with extensive experience in managing complex, large-scale database environments. You should have excellent leadership and project management skills, with a passion for data management and a commitment to excellence.Main duties of the jobYour primary responsibility will be to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems across NCA sites. This includes managing the deployment of database servers, storage systems, and associated infrastructure components, ensuring alignment with NHS standards and industry best practices.In addition to strategic planning, you will provide leadership and direction to a team of database administrators. Your role will involve mentoring team members, fostering a culture of excellence, and promoting professional development to enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of the team.As Team Manager, Database Administrators (DBA's), you will also be responsible for managing resources, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure the efficient and effective operation of database services. Your leadership, strategic vision, and technical expertise will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to patients and communities within the NCA.About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.Date posted20 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalaryxc2xa353,755 to xc2xa360,504 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number236-NCA-AC126-25Job locationsSalford Royal Hospital / Royal Oldham HospitalStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Relevant master's degree or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Relevant high level subject matter qualification (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, Google) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Relevant Leadership Qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. (e.g. ILM/CMI/Degree)
• Project Management Qualification (Prince2, SCRUM, etc)
• ITIL Qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Professional, managerial and leadership qualification or equivalent experience at senior management level.

Knowledge, Training & ExperienceEssential

• Proven experience in team management, work scheduling, performance reviews and strategic improvement.
• Significant experience of supporting and implementing enterprise grade solutions (Cisco, Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Azure).
• Knowledge of budgetary management.
• Ability to author clear concise reports, letters, minutes, and documents using a good standard of English.
• Record of performance management and delivery of projects, targets, policy implementation, change management.
• Experience and knowledge of the technical and business requirements, specification, procurement and implementation of enterprise IT solutions.
• Good knowledge of data protection GDPR/DSPT and other relevant legislation standards.
• Able to identify and resolve complex issues and problems across a broad range of IT solutions to an advanced level.
• Able to evaluate and define use of new IT solutions through research and development and build of test configurations.
• Significant experience of delivering, supporting and troubleshooting complex multi-vendor technical infrastructures.
• Some knowledge of common multiple subject matter systems (e.g. Microsoft, Unix, Linux, OS X based databases).

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of NHS /experience working within a healthcare setting.
• Experience in contributing to large, strategic technical transformation projects in a complex IT environment.
• Demonstrable and practical experience at a senior level, in public or private sector, of delivering transformational change to business technologies and processes, to deliver cost savings and service improvements for customers.

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Ability to coach and mentor staff to develop their technical skills and experience, performing to their full potential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations.
• Flexible approach to work
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to communicate on complex matters and demanding situations.
• Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to varying groups of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work to critical deadlines and to effectively prioritise workload.
• Able to identify, plan and implement ongoing service improvements.
• Able to apply judgement, creativity, and flexibility to solve complex problems and generate new ideas.
• Able to systematically analyse information and cut through complexity to bring clear, relevant, and intelligible recommendations.
• Advanced and accurate keyboard skills
• Enthusiasm and drive to motivate staff at all levels.
• Able to deliver to challenging deadlines and to support others in achieving deadlines.
• Ability to travel within the requirements of the post, including transporting appropriate equipment when required.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Relevant master's degree or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Relevant high level subject matter qualification (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, Google) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Relevant Leadership Qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. (e.g. ILM/CMI/Degree)
• Project Management Qualification (Prince2, SCRUM, etc)
• ITIL Qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Professional, managerial and leadership qualification or equivalent experience at senior management level.

Knowledge, Training & ExperienceEssential

• Proven experience in team management, work scheduling, performance reviews and strategic improvement.
• Significant experience of supporting and implementing enterprise grade solutions (Cisco, Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Azure).
• Knowledge of budgetary management.
• Ability to author clear concise reports, letters, minutes, and documents using a good standard of English.
• Record of performance management and delivery of projects, targets, policy implementation, change management.
• Experience and knowledge of the technical and business requirements, specification, procurement and implementation of enterprise IT solutions.
• Good knowledge of data protection GDPR/DSPT and other relevant legislation standards.
• Able to identify and resolve complex issues and problems across a broad range of IT solutions to an advanced level.
• Able to evaluate and define use of new IT solutions through research and development and build of test configurations.
• Significant experience of delivering, supporting and troubleshooting complex multi-vendor technical infrastructures.
• Some knowledge of common multiple subject matter systems (e.g. Microsoft, Unix, Linux, OS X based databases).

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of NHS /experience working within a healthcare setting.
• Experience in contributing to large, strategic technical transformation projects in a complex IT environment.
• Demonstrable and practical experience at a senior level, in public or private sector, of delivering transformational change to business technologies and processes, to deliver cost savings and service improvements for customers.

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Ability to coach and mentor staff to develop their technical skills and experience, performing to their full potential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations.
• Flexible approach to work
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to communicate on complex matters and demanding situations.
• Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information to varying groups of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work to critical deadlines and to effectively prioritise workload.
• Able to identify, plan and implement ongoing service improvements.
• Able to apply judgement, creativity, and flexibility to solve complex problems and generate new ideas.
• Able to systematically analyse information and cut through complexity to bring clear, relevant, and intelligible recommendations.
• Advanced and accurate keyboard skills
• Enthusiasm and drive to motivate staff at all levels.
• Able to deliver to challenging deadlines and to support others in achieving deadlines.
• Ability to travel within the requirements of the post, including transporting appropriate equipment when required.

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