Job Summary
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We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical System team at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group, as an Integration Specialist.
The Clinical Systems service is responsible for the support, maintenance, and development of UHNs clinical and diagnostic applications, Integration, digital training, and the Medical Records Department at NGH.
As Integration Specialist you will be responsible for the management, development and configuration of the Trust’s Rhapsody Integration Engines to support all interfacing activities. Ensuring secure and effective transmission of mission critical information between clinical and other information systems, predominantly via HL7 messaging, XML and FHIR / APIs.
Main duties of the job
As Integration Specialist you will report into the Integration Manager be responsible for the day-to-day operation of your activities and staff.
You will manage the integration activities and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations to meet operational SLAs and standards across the group.
You will have autonomy to achieve objectives, as per trust priorities, acting as a lead specialist in your own area.
You will manage project activity daily through work planning, prioritisation and delegation, escalating risks and issues where appropriate.
Expert technical knowledge and demonstrable experience of Microsoft SQL Server, HL7 messaging standards and Integration Engines such as Rhapsody will be essential as will significant experience of working in a clinical systems integration role within the NHS.
You will continually horizon scan for advancements in technology and contributing to the Group Digital Strategy long term vision for joined up clinical applications.
You will seek innovative ways of using technology to support working practices and streamline processes within the Department, Directorate and the Trust.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level education or equivalent level or equivalent experience delivering Digital services
- Formal Integration qualification
- Sufficient knowledge of the provision of health services
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- ITIL Certification or relevant experience or working in an ITIL environment
- Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE II or experience of using structured project methodology
- Evidence of experience or qualification in one or more of the following SQL / SQL Server HL7 Interfaces Reporting tools (e.g. Business Objects) Windows Server Administration
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Professional experience providing support for TIE and integration flows
- Experience in contributing to the success of a multi-disciplinary team as effective team member
- Ability to contribute to the effective performance and budgetary management and control in Service area
- Leadership of complex digital/IT clinical systems change/project management while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
- Sufficient knowledge of NHS/Government policies, strategies and organisational relationships in relation Clinical Systems, to be able to advise stakeholders and develop proposals for the service area
- Advanced systems development skills and technical knowledge across the TIE and clinical systems
- Knowledge of digital healthcare standards and NHS datasets and their relationship to coding, finance, and commissioning
- Experience of contributing to the development of policies and procedures
- Change management experience
- Demonstrable knowledge of clinical risk management policies and processes
- Excellent understanding of NHS IT systems and services
- Experience of developing and executing testing plans
Desirable
- Experience of working within the Agile methodology
skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of audiences
- Able to clearly manage priorities for self and contribute to those of the team
- Ability to perform well under pressure and manage unpredictable workload with conflicting priorities
- Quality focused with an innovative approach and ability to solve highly complex problems
- Have experience of administering and supporting an organisational wide IT system
- Must have a methodical, disciplined approach to working practices
- Have knowledge of, and be able to communicate effectively on complex operational requirements for effective integration management (e.g. performance monitoring etc)
- Must be familiar with hospital environment and the role of EPR Systems in the clinical and business operation of the Trust
- Ability to undertake duties effectively and to time in line with legislation, policies, and procedures
- High level of proficiency in the use of IT tools, particularly Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Competence in process analysis and redesign techniques
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: 18 March 2025
