Job summary
NUH Digital Services are looking for an experienced Senior Interface Analyst/Developer to join our Interface Development team.
The potential post-holder must be familiar with NHS Hospital Information Systems in general, with extensive knowledge of Patient Administration Systems and their message interfaces. Candidates must have proven expertise in the building and maintentance of HL7 interfaces.
Please note that this role requires regular on-site attendance, and that interviews will take place on site.
Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.
Main duties of the job
Please note that, in addition to the below summary, you will need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Working closely with colleagues in the Interface Development Team and other Digital & Information teams, the post holder will be expected to take a leading role in the analysis, design, and development of interfaces for the Trust.
As an expert in the field of Trust HL7 interfaces, the post-holder will also be expected to provide leadership and mentoring for less experienced colleagues. They will also be expected to help with the development and maintenance of standards, procedures, and best practice guides, also where this may concern the potential adoption of new technologies in the team.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your work will be varied and interesting, encompassing the full development life-cycle for interfacing, from analysis/design through to post-implementation support. The Trust's current Integration Engine is based on Rhapsody, but candidates with experience in other integration engine technologies will be considered.
A full description of the job and the main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description document that accompanies this advert.
It needs to be noted that the role includes regular on-call duties.
In your application, please make sure you address the key points outlined in the Person Specification so we can assess your suitability for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your work will be varied and interesting, encompassing the full development life-cycle for interfacing, from analysis/design through to post-implementation support. The Trust's current Integration Engine is based on Rhapsody, but candidates with experience in other integration engine technologies will be considered.
A full description of the job and the main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description document that accompanies this advert.
It needs to be noted that the role includes regular on-call duties.
In your application, please make sure you address the key points outlined in the Person Specification so we can assess your suitability for this role.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant IT degree at MSc level or above, or equivalent technical qualification & experience (equivalent experience = a minimum of 3 years' working in a relevant technical role of sufficient seniority)
Desirable
- ITIL Foundation Level Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Familiar with NHS Hospital Information systems with extensive knowledge of the Patient Administration System and Interfaces.
- At least 5 years' experience of interface development within a structured environment
- Has highly advanced/specialist knowledge of healthcare IT communication standards including HL7 v2.
- Highly experienced in using an Integration Engine to design, build and test interfaces.
- Considerable practical experience working with relational databases, and SQL.
- Demonstrable team leadership experience.
Desirable
- Practical knowledge of ITIL and ISO9002 standards (or other equivalent Quality Management Systems).
- Experience developing interfaces that transform messages via Mapper Definition Files and JavaScript filters using the Lyniate Rhapsody integration engine.
- Experience of working with XML messages.
- Experience of working with HL7 FHIR messages in JSON format.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication (-1 for spelling mistakes, -1 for grammatical mistakes, -2 for unanswered questions, -2 for unclear/confused answers, -5 for obvious use of AI to complete the application)
- Experience of writing test plans and design specifications, and able to produce these to a high standard.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant IT degree at MSc level or above, or equivalent technical qualification & experience (equivalent experience = a minimum of 3 years' working in a relevant technical role of sufficient seniority)
Desirable
- ITIL Foundation Level Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Familiar with NHS Hospital Information systems with extensive knowledge of the Patient Administration System and Interfaces.
- At least 5 years' experience of interface development within a structured environment
- Has highly advanced/specialist knowledge of healthcare IT communication standards including HL7 v2.
- Highly experienced in using an Integration Engine to design, build and test interfaces.
- Considerable practical experience working with relational databases, and SQL.
- Demonstrable team leadership experience.
Desirable
- Practical knowledge of ITIL and ISO9002 standards (or other equivalent Quality Management Systems).
- Experience developing interfaces that transform messages via Mapper Definition Files and JavaScript filters using the Lyniate Rhapsody integration engine.
- Experience of working with XML messages.
- Experience of working with HL7 FHIR messages in JSON format.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication (-1 for spelling mistakes, -1 for grammatical mistakes, -2 for unanswered questions, -2 for unclear/confused answers, -5 for obvious use of AI to complete the application)
- Experience of writing test plans and design specifications, and able to produce these to a high standard.
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).
Additional information
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).