Caché Operational Linux Systems Administrator

Job Detail

Job ID 2992

Job Description

The Caché Operational Linux Systems Administrator will report to the Head of ICT and be responsible for the implementation and administration of the strategic Operational Database (ODB) environments (Caché). The ODB is a critical core component of the Epic system and so maintaining high levels of availability and performance is key to the success of the solution. Any delays in the delivery of the warranted environment for Epic would adversely affect the Programme Delivery so delivering to tight timescales will be required.

The post holder will be responsible for the creation, configuration, and on-going management of the ODB environments that serve production, reporting, DR, training and non-production requirements. Proactive monitoring and the implementation of defined and documented processes and procedures will be required to ensure 99.9% availability.

The post holder will be required to be proactive in terms of responding to issues, engaging in capacity planning exercises, collaborating across the technical teams as well as with Epic, automating processes where possible and participating in DR and business continuity tests.

This post is a BWC wide post with operational responsibility across the whole organisation for all databases and Linux servers. The department’s Linux Systems and Caché Engineer is tasked with the support and maintenance of all 900 or so databases hosted / managed by the ICT department. The department utilises mainly Microsoft Structure Query Language (CACHÉ) technology as such the post holder should possess excellent knowledge of this technology and act as the departments Subject Matter Expert (SME) on database and Linux technology. Most of the Trust electronic data are stored in databases.

The post holder will help set the Trust’s database and Linux technology strategy and vision with the HOD and will make decisions on the operations of all Trust CACHÉ Database Management Systems (DBMS). The post holder, will when required, lead junior or contract staff. This post has responsibilities for continually improving database and Linux performance and maintaining their data quality and integrity, namely accuracy, completeness, consistency and validity. As the department regularly updates the Trust systems, the post holder is expected to regularly plan and manage several database projects, often simultaneously, throughout the year and which may exceed 50 in a year. The post holder will also design and implement new database systems.

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women’s Hospital is one of two dedicated women’s hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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