Job summary
At Cambridge university hospitals we're at the forefront of building and maintaining integrations across multiple hospital IT systems and our central patient record, Epic. We are looking for experienced HL7 integration developers to continue to help us develop a seamless healthcare solution for our staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Integration Experience: Dive into the detailed analysis of integration messages and technologies, ensuring a seamless flow of data between various systems and Epic.
Collaborative Expertise: Work closely with subject matter experts within the eHospital team, the broader NHS, and our trusted suppliers. Your role is pivotal in understanding and navigating the technical landscape of integrating systems into Epic.
Epic Bridges Experience: We're on the lookout for individuals with appropriate qualifications, technical skills, and NHS experience. If you're eager to grow into an Epic Bridges expert, this role provides the perfect platform.
Quality Results: Uphold a commitment to delivering the highest quality results. Your constructive collaboration with a diverse range of staff at all levels will be instrumental in our collective success.
Please note we support candidates from other software and technology backgrounds.
Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with the eHospital Electronic Patient Record (EPR) team. If you are interested in this role and have any questions or would like further information please contact me via email.
Main duties of the job
Senior Integration Analyst: As a Senior Integration Analyst within our team, you'll be leading on several integration projects, enabling the flow of data between third party systems using the InterSystems Healthcare Connect Integration engine. You'll be supported by the Interface team lead and the larger eHospital team covering other Epic applications. Development will mostly be for HL7 v2.x interfaces; however, we are seeing more integrations using technologies such as FHIR, a new, exciting, and constantly evolving area of healthcare technology.
Effective Communication: The role extends beyond technical skills; good communication is key. You'll be expected to develop clear documentation and workflow process maps. Translating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences is a crucial aspect of the role. You'll frequently engage with groups of internal and external senior clinical and management staff to discuss the details of and delivery of projects.
Strategic Collaboration: Collaboration is at the heart of your role. You'll partner with both clinical staff from across the trust and Administrative and technical staff from within the eHospital team. Working closely, you'll craft workflow and local support strategies, enabling the clinical teams to safely use and benefit from the integrations which are deployed. We support a cohesive and integrated approach to healthcare integration and Interface work is key to continued success at CUH.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 9th November 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 23rd November 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 9th November 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 23rd November 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to degree level, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience.
- Advanced technical qualifications or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- PRINCE/MSP or other project management qualification.
- Epic certified in EDI module.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Integration and/or software development.
- Experience of working with senior clinical staff, medical consultants and other senior managers.
- Experience of delivering complex technical projects to tight deadlines.
- Configuration and adaptation of systems to meet the needs of users.
- Experience of working with suppliers and other senior managers.
Desirable
- Interfaces design and delivery in a clinical environment.
- Experience of working with the Epic EPR system.
- Experience of delivery of benefits from the implementation of technology.
- Experience in software management, implementation or support.
- Experience of working with any Integration Engine is highly desirable.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT Skills.
- Ability to resolve complex process and analytical problems.
- Able to work equally well under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to resolve complex process and analytical problems.
- Ability to meet conflicting deadlines and balance multiple tasks concurrently whilst remaining calm under pressure.
- Ability to make decisions based on complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation, or comparison of a range of options.
- Sound project management skills.
- Excellent interface technical skills.
- Good communication skills - particularly with clinical and senior staff.
- Present complex technical information to non-technical large groups of internal or external clinicians/ operational managers.
- Negotiate and use effective persuasive techniques with senior level staff.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time on complex data and process analysis.
Desirable
- Application support skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge of messaging standards. ie. HL7, XML and similar.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycles and methodologies.
- Understanding of Information Governance.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS operational and/or clinical management.
- Knowledge of working with an integration engine.
- Thorough understanding of clinical and/or operational workflows and processes.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of the Epic EPR system.
- Epic EPR system.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to degree level, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience.
- Advanced technical qualifications or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- PRINCE/MSP or other project management qualification.
- Epic certified in EDI module.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Integration and/or software development.
- Experience of working with senior clinical staff, medical consultants and other senior managers.
- Experience of delivering complex technical projects to tight deadlines.
- Configuration and adaptation of systems to meet the needs of users.
- Experience of working with suppliers and other senior managers.
Desirable
- Interfaces design and delivery in a clinical environment.
- Experience of working with the Epic EPR system.
- Experience of delivery of benefits from the implementation of technology.
- Experience in software management, implementation or support.
- Experience of working with any Integration Engine is highly desirable.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT Skills.
- Ability to resolve complex process and analytical problems.
- Able to work equally well under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to resolve complex process and analytical problems.
- Ability to meet conflicting deadlines and balance multiple tasks concurrently whilst remaining calm under pressure.
- Ability to make decisions based on complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation, or comparison of a range of options.
- Sound project management skills.
- Excellent interface technical skills.
- Good communication skills - particularly with clinical and senior staff.
- Present complex technical information to non-technical large groups of internal or external clinicians/ operational managers.
- Negotiate and use effective persuasive techniques with senior level staff.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time on complex data and process analysis.
Desirable
- Application support skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge of messaging standards. ie. HL7, XML and similar.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycles and methodologies.
- Understanding of Information Governance.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS operational and/or clinical management.
- Knowledge of working with an integration engine.
- Thorough understanding of clinical and/or operational workflows and processes.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of the Epic EPR system.
- Epic EPR system.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)