Job Summary
As a solutions architect working as part of the enterprise architecture team in the Data & Digital team you will be responsible for design activities associated with the Trust EPR solution across architecture domains (business, applications, data and infrastructure).
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer you will work closely alongside other architects to create and enact the future vision for the trust in terms of IT innovation and implementation, most notably contributing to the aim of becoming a digital hospital.
You will play a key role in ensuring the successful scoping and delivery of EPR project work, providing direction, guidance and governance when needed to the technical delivery teams.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in computer science or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience
- On-going self-led programme of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Masters level qualification in computer science or relevant discipline
- TOGAF certified
- ISEB certified
- Microsoft certified to MCITP level or equivalent experience with MS technologies
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex organisation
- Demonstrable success in a minimum of two of the following disciplines: application management, application development, data management, data integration, desktop support, data centre, networking, database design and management, security.
- Exposure to multiple, diverse technical application technologies
- Design and implementation experience
Desirable
- Minimum 7 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex acute healthcare organisation
- Demonstrable success in a minimum of three of the following disciplines: application management, application development, data management, data integration, desktop support, data centre, networking, database design and management, security.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Experience of product evaluation and selection, able to objectively compare multiple possible options to determine the best solution to the business need
- Ability to identify and articulate multiple technical solutions to business problems
- Ability to estimate the financial impact of alternative solutions
- Ability to manage competing demands, deadlines in a high pressure environment
Desirable
- Ability to understand the long-term (“big picture”) and short-term perspectives of situations
- Knowledge of ITIL, eTOM, TickIT and CMMI
Skills
Essential
- Proficient in application development methods, techniques and standards
- Understanding of principles and practices of good system design
- Excellent analytical and technical skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- 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 principles and processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management techniques
- Knowledge of Project Management principles
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to work in multiple delivery styles (e.g. agile, iterative, waterfall)
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to manage own workload
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- 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
- Capable of being extroverted and collaborative
- Motivation that is focused on long-term results
- Highly computer literate with excellent keyboard skills Requirement for a combination of standing and sitting, movement between hospital sites, carrying of light equipment such as laptops and projectors.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as facilitation and negotiation
- Ability to engage and build relationships with third party service providers
- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 04 January 2026
