Senior Application Support Analyst - SQL

About the Organisation

NHS Lanarkshire puts the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague plays a key role in delivering healthcare services to a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. The organisation comprises Acute Services (hospital-based services across three main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, and North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships, which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services.

About the Role

This role is designed for someone looking to build a career in database administration within a complex, business-critical healthcare environment. You will support the day-to-day operation of key database systems, ensuring they remain secure, available, and performing effectively. Working alongside senior DBAs, you will gain hands-on experience in database maintenance, monitoring, and incident support, with clear progression opportunities as your skills develop.

Responsibilities

• Monitor database systems to ensure availability, performance, and stability
• Execute routine maintenance tasks including backups, integrity checks, and scheduled jobs
• Support database deployments and changes under supervision
• Assist with performance monitoring and escalation of issues
• Manage database access requests, ensuring appropriate security controls
• Contribute to incident investigation by gathering logs and diagnostics
• Maintain accurate documentation, including runbooks and operational procedures
• Drive continuous improvement, modernisation, and lifecycle management of applications including upgrades and migrations

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, preferably in a computer-related discipline
• Experience in a senior technical support management role in an information technology department
• Experience and evidence (e.g., training courses) in an enterprise RDBMS from vendors such as Microsoft or Oracle
• Skilled in up-to-date server operating software, particularly from vendors such as Microsoft
• Proficient in standard desktop software, e.g., Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of Clinical Diagnostic, Patient Management, Clinical Support & Business Services use within healthcare
• A full UK/EU/EEA driving licence is required

Benefits

• Annual leave: 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent.

Schedule

Monday to Friday (times to be discussed).