Passionate about how digital can transform healthcare, for our donors , patients and colleagues ? We have an exciting Digital Services team opportunity for a Principal Data Engineer , to work collaboratively across the Trust and wider NHS Wales , to provide transformative digital systems and insight-led services . We are in an exciting period of change includ ing opening a new world class cancer centre to extend and enhanc e specialist cancer treatment a long with delivery of cancer care closer to home at regional sites. For the Welsh Blood Service, we are transforming blood and transplant service s , improving current capabilities alongside developing new services including plasma for medicine s . An ambitious digital strategy underpins this, which will revolutionise the way in which we deliver services – f rom co- producing innovative technologies, working on digital inclusion , to embedding data & insight into our everyday . Our team are here to deliver new digital solutions and excellent everyday digital service , to improve services and outcomes . We recognise that successful digital transformation and service is as much to do with our people and culture as it is to do with technolog y .

You will:
Use your leadership, technical and communication skills to lead the development, analysis, interpretation, delivery and communication of our programmes of work, improving the efficiency and quality of our data flows and pipelines, developing and embedding data standards and supporting our migration into the cloud, to support delivery of our digital strategy.
Apply and share your excellent technical knowledge across a range of Data Engineering domains including: SQL, SQL servers, SSMS, SSRS, SSAS and SSIS, Cloud (Azure, Google), Azure DevOps, databases and ETL / ELT pipelines.
Provide operational day-to-day management of delivery of the engineering portfolio, and in conjunction with peers, ensure tasks are resourced to meet the high standard of quality and timeliness expected.
Support the governance of data through creating and maintaining standardised processes, documentation and version control
Support the Assistant Director of Data & Insight to continue to shape, establish, and operate the Trust-wide Data & Insight as part of the Digital Services team, working to embed a user-centric, agile ethos into our ways of working.

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027—an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring , respectful , and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

There are two vacancies available: one permanent position and one fixed-term/secondment position for 12 months. The information below applies only to the fixed-term/secondment vacancy.

This post is offered on a fixed-term/secondment basis for 12 months until Nov 2027 to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager before submitting your application.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must obtain approval from their line manager before submitting an expression of interest.