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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
About
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Contact
- Address
- University Hospitals of Leicester
- G58/G59 Block A Penn Lloyd Building
- County Hall
- Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE3 8RA
Integration Developer
Accepting applications until: 31-Dec-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 31-Dec-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- County Hall
- Cyfeiriad
- Groby Road
- Tref
- Leicester
- Cod post
- LE3 8RA
- Major / Minor Region
- Leicestershire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 7
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- One Digital
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Trosolwg o'r swydd
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has embarked on an ambitious programme of works to upgrade or replace a number of its key,
legacy clinical and patient administration systems to provide improved business workflows resulting in a better patient healthcare experience.
These systems don’t exist in isolation but instead need to exchange data and expose functionality with one another.
We’re looking for a highly motivated, technically creative individual to join the Data Integration team to deliver integration solutions
between our clinical & administrative solutions. Working with key stakeholders within the IM&T department, the Trust and the wider healthcare community along with suppliers, the post holder will be responsible for delivering timely, accurate patient data to the right staff at the right time allowing them to make informed clinical judgements which will allow them to provide the best possible care for their patients.
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As an integration developer for the One Digital programme reporting to the Enterprise Interoperability Architect, you will be a leading specialist responsible for data interface and messaging API development, configuration, testing and implementation activities supporting the delivery of our paperless hospital vision.
You will play a critical role, working on multiple projects simultaneously alongside business analysts, system suppliers and stakeholders from across the three hospital sites. Working closely with our teams of digital nurses and One Digital Programme leads, you will help to deliver tightly integrated best of breed solutions to the challenges of removing the reliance on paper for healthcare delivery.
You will transform solution designs and requirements specifications into robust solutions utilising our set of key systems around which we are building our hybrid electronic patient record. You will ensure best practice is followed in terms of development, configuration and testing lifecycles.
The work will entail the use of a range of technologies along an open, standards based approach. You will optimise and problem solve to refine and improve system configuration and data quality including back end systems integration via HL7 messaging and user facing interoperability via APIs and FHIR.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Reporting to the Enterprise Interoperability Architect, the post holder will:
- Translate designs into robust solutions supportable by the Trust’s managed business partner for IT
- Develop and adhere to policies and standards to ensure consistency across projects
- Work closely with technical subject matter experts and enterprise architects to ensure the technology infrastructure is extensible and reduces complexity wherever possible
- Advise on appropriate quality standards and control processes. Ensure that quality control activities (e.g. testing) are carried out satisfactorily and options for resolution of defects are clearly articulated.
- Ensure IT solutions meet information and cyber security governance standards
- Ensure integration messaging and API development is in line with global healthcare standards, working with third party suppliers, and delivers maximum utility to the end user avoiding duplication of data entry and reducing clinical and operational risk due to misaligned or unavailability of key data items.
- Develop and enhance the data integration platform that underpins the linkage between component hospital systems.
- Document development activities clearly so that key information can easily be shared with support teams for business as usual support and maintenance activities.
- Investigate and resolve highly complex technical issues relating to software or databases, identifying creative solutions and evaluating the relative merits of different options.
- Take advantage of new developing techniques and technologies, working closely with the One Digital Enterprise Architecture function to future proof the UHL hospital platforms.
- Create, develop and maintain good working relationships with external stakeholders and system vendors.
- Coach and support senior colleagues in their understanding, interpretation and use of information systems.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Degree level or equivalent qualification in computer science or relevant discipline or equivalent experience
- On-going self-led programme of Continuous Professional Development
Meini prawf dymunol
- Masters level qualification in computer science or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience
- Microsoft certified to MCITP level or equivalent certification in a non- Microsoft platform
- ITIL Foundation or good understanding of ITIL
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Minimum 3 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex organisation
- Demonstrable success in a minimum of two of the following disciplines: healthcare data integration, database design and management, software development, applications management, master data management, business intelligence, data modelling, data quality management.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Minimum 5 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex acute healthcare organisation
- Demonstrable success in a minimum of three of the following disciplines: healthcare data interfaces, API development, data management, data integration, database design and administration
Planning and Organisation
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to work in multiple delivery styles (e.g. agile, iterative, waterfall)
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to manage own workload and share tasks with others
- Able to work autonomously and demonstrate a high degree of personal motivation and accountability.
Other requirements specific to the role
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Track record for remaining unbiased toward any specific technology or vendor; and being more interested in results than personal preferences
- Ability to work effectively in environments with often ill-defined requirements, under time and cost pressure
- Motivation that is focused on long-term results
Meini prawf dymunol
- Capable of being extroverted and collaborative
- An advocate of open, standards based approaches to system development
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Highly skilled in a minimum of three of the following: SQL Server development & interaction with T-SQL HL7 FHIR Rhapsody or other integration engine Proficient in integration development methods, techniques and standards
- Understanding of principles and practices of good system design
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Inquisitive mind set
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to write concise and effective reports and create comprehensive design documentation in line with prescribed templates.
- Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
- Knowledge of information standards, principles and processes
Meini prawf dymunol
- Highly skilled in a minimum of five of the following: Advanced SQL Server development with T-SQL DB optimisation/tuning HL7 FHIR Rhapsody Interoperability Toolkit - NHS Digital Windows OS fundamentals Cloud hosting technologies and management tools API development and usage
- Knowledge of IT Change Management processes
- Highly skilled in a minimum of five of the following: Advanced SQL Server development with T-SQL DB optimisation/tuning HL7 FHIR, Rhapsody Interoperability Toolkit - NHS Digital Windows OS fundamentals Cloud hosting technologies and management tools API development and usage
Communication and relationship skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others and be respected as a subject matter expert
- Good communication skills, able to present complex technical concepts to non IT audiences up to senior management level
Analytical and Judgement skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to identify and articulate multiple technical solutions to business problems, making recommendations as to the best course of action identifying risks and benefits in each case
- Ability to manage competing demands, deadlines in a high pressure environment
- Ability to accurately estimate development effort required from requirements and solution design documentation
- Shows mature understanding of the relationship of their specialisation and responsibilities to the directorate/ Trust’s and NHS’s business as a whole
- Excellent analytical and technical skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and shortterm perspectives of situations
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Nigel Hudson
- Teitl y swydd
- Enterprise Interoperability Architect
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
- Paget house, 2 West street
- Leicester
- Please select region, state or province
- LE1 6XP
- Telephone
- 0116 502 7298
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