Power BI and Microsoft Fabric Developer

Power BI & Microsoft Fabric Developer – NHS Trust(NHS Acute experience is crucial) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Power BI & Microsoft Fabric Developer to support an NHS Trust in the development, enhancement and ongoing improvement of its data and reporting capability. The role will have a strong technical focus on Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, with responsibility for developing high-quality reporting solutions, data models, dashboards and dataflows that support operational, clinical and corporate decision-making across the Trust. The successful candidate will work closely with Digital, Data & Analytics, clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders, translating business requirements into effective technical solutions and helping the Trust make better use of its data. NHS / Healthcare Experience Previous experience working within an NHS Trust or wider healthcare environment would be highly desirable, particularly experience of working with: NHS operational and clinical dataTrust-level reporting and performance informationClinical and operational stakeholdersNHS data quality and governance requirementsDigital, Data & Analytics teamsComplex healthcare information systems and multiple data sources This is a hands-on role requiring strong experience across Power BI, DAX, Power Query/M, Dataflows and Microsoft Fabric, alongside the ability to work effectively within a complex NHS environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards, reports and semantic models to support clinical, operational, workforce, financial and corporate reporting requirements.Take a lead role in the development and optimisation of Microsoft Fabric-based data and reporting solutions.Design and maintain robust Power BI data models, ensuring data is accurate, performant and appropriately structured.Develop complex DAX measures and calculations, with a focus on performance, accuracy and maintainability.Develop, maintain and troubleshoot Power BI and Microsoft Fabric Dataflows.Use Power Query and M to extract, transform, cleanse and prepare data from multiple NHS and corporate data sources.Work with Trust data to identify trends, anomalies, inconsistencies and data-quality issues, supporting appropriate investigation and resolution.Translate complex datasets into clear, intuitive and meaningful Power BI reporting for both technical and non-technical users.Work with clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into appropriate reporting and data solutions.Support the implementation of changes to data, reporting and analytical solutions, including appropriate testing, documentation and stakeholder communication.Investigate and resolve issues relating to Power BI, Fabric, dataflows, datasets, data quality and reporting.Support the improvement and modernisation of the Trust's existing reporting estate, identifying opportunities to improve performance, usability and efficiency.Provide technical guidance and knowledge across Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and wider data and analytics activities.Manage competing priorities and reporting requirements within a busy NHS environment.Ensure appropriate documentation and knowledge transfer is maintained for developed solutions. Essential Experience Strong hands-on Power BI development experience, including:Data modellingSemantic modelsDashboard and report developmentDAXPerformance optimisationData visualisationStrong Microsoft Fabric experience, with an understanding of how Fabric can support modern data, analytics and reporting architectures.Proven experience developing and managing Power BI/Fabric Dataflows.Strong Power Query and M language experience.Experience integrating and transforming data from multiple sources.Strong understanding of data quality, validation and data transformation.Experience working with complex operational datasets and translating data into meaningful management information.Experience implementing changes to data and reporting solutions within a complex organisation.Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with clinical, operational, corporate and technical stakeholders.Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timescales. Key Technical Skills Essential: Power BI | Microsoft Fabric | DAX | Power Query | M | Dataflows | Data Modelling | Semantic Models | Data Visualisation Desirable: Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse | Fabric Data Factory | Fabric Warehouse | NHS data | Healthcare reporting | Data quality | Data governance The Candidate We are looking for someone who is hands-on technically but also comfortable operating with senior stakeholders. They should be able to take a reporting requirement from initial discussion through to technical design, development, testing and implementation. The role would suit a Power BI Developer, BI Developer, Data Analyst, Data & Analytics Specialist or Microsoft Fabric Developer who has experience operating within a complex organisation and can demonstrate a strong track record of delivering Power BI solutions.