SQL Database AdministratorNHS

Job summary

SQL Database Administrator - Role Summary The SQL Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of SQL Server databases supporting critical clinical and financial systems across the organisation. This includes ensuring high availability, performance, security, and reliability of all database services.

Interview date: TBC

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain SQL databases, including replication, backup, restore, archiving, and reporting services.
• Install, patch, secure, and manage SQL Server environments (enterprise, clustered, and standard setups).
• Develop and enforce database policies, standards, and best practices for system support and maintenance.
• Monitor and optimise database performance through logging, indexing, collation, and system tuning.
• Manage backup strategies, recovery plans, and database maintenance schedules.
• Provide 24/7 operational support, making critical decisions to resolve database issues and maintain system availability.
• Translate business and user requirements into technical database solutions, including new designs and enhancements.
• Support change and release management processes in line with IT governance.
• Conduct data analysis and reporting on complex clinical and non-clinical datasets.
• Monitor system logs and contribute to preventive maintenance and system improvements.
• Collaborate across IT teams to maintain and enhance enterprise-wide database systems.

Job description

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About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.