Data Migration Lead

Job Title: Data Migration Lead 

Reports to: Head of Data Migration 

Based at: Remote working 

Hours: Full time 

Contract: Permanent 

Job Summary: Data Migration Lead 

The Data Migration Lead is responsible for planning, managing, and executing the migration of healthcare data from legacy systems to new Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms (e.g., Epic, Oracle Health - Cerner, Meditech). This role is critical to the success of digital transformation programmes within NHS trusts.  

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Data Migration Strategy and Plan. 

• Deploy and manage the transformation software and tools. 

• Manage data migration sub-workstreams, ensuring alignment with clinical workflows and digital requirements. 

• Oversee data quality assurance, validation, and cleansing processes. 

• Coordinate with clinical teams, IT, infrastructure, and third-party suppliers. 

• Lead risk and issue management related to data migration. 

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and ensure effective communication across departments. 

• Monitor progress and report to programme boards and digital working groups. 

Essential Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in data migration and data quality roles, preferably within healthcare. 

• Experience in leading data migration projects end-to-end 

• Strong understanding of NHS data models and statutory reporting. 

• Experience with EHR systems - Preferred Oracle Health (Cerner Millennium) 

• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships. 

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools. 

• At least 3 years’ experience in Microsoft T-SQL Querying and writing SQL Queries to analyse data, or similar RDBMS querying languages.  

• Experience as a Data Analyst or Data Migration Specialist, ideally working within Data Migration projects.  

• Experience in a customer-facing/consultancy role, including the ability to facilitate sessions through MS Teams.  

• Strong MS Office skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Copilot. 

• Knowledge of Jira 

• Knowledge of Microsoft SSIS or equivalent ETL Tools.  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in data management or migration are an advantage. 

This role requires occasional attendance at the customer site or, more typically, participation in remote meetings.  

Personal Attributes

• Driven to meet set targets.  

• An excellent communicator with the ability to build client relationships.  

• Able to solve tough problems creatively.  

• Able to handle pressure and meet deadlines.  

• Skilled in prioritising and triaging tasks with a structured approach.  

• Focused on detail.  

• Excellent time management skills.  

• Willing to learn and adapt to new challenges and technologies. 

• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data security. 

• Willing to travel to customer and partner sites around the country or for occasional face-to-face company meetings. 

• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed to meet deadlines. 

Resource Accountability

• Reports to Head of Data Migration 

• Responsible for the delivery of data transformations to clients and/or Project team  

• Responsible for the delivery of any internal project to designated stakeholders  

• Responsibility for the managing of graduate and senior data migration specialists 

Stalis is a trusted UK-based healthcare data solutions provider with over 30 years of experience supporting the NHS and other healthcare organisations. Specialising in data migration, archiving, transformation, and integration, Stalis empowers healthcare providers to take control of their legacy and live data, enabling safe and efficient digital transformation.

With a deep understanding of healthcare systems and a proven track record of successful large-scale projects, Stalis delivers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions that ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and compliance. From supporting Electronic Patient Record (EPR) deployments to legacy data archiving and interoperability, Stalis works in close partnership with clients to manage their data securely and effectively.

Driven by innovation, integrity, and collaboration, Stalis is committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting better clinical decisions by ensuring that the right data is available at the right time.