Job summary
MFT successfully executed its most extensive clinical pathway transformation programme by implementing of the EPIC HIVE Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system in 2022. This marked the start of our digitalisation strategy and aligns with the Government's ten-year plan. The goal is to provide staff with efficient clinical systems that eliminate dual data entry and consolidate information into a single record. This role in crucial in integrating EPIC HIVE and other digital solutions through maintianing and developing robust interface environments.
Key duties involve developing, testing, maintaining, monitoring, and supporting the Trust's integration environment and related infrastructure. The role will also support projects for new interface implementations, covering business analysis, system design, development, testing, and release management, all aligned with Trust policies and guidelines.
The successful candidate will work closely with technology colleagues to troubleshoot, conduct analysis and design solutions for interface-related issues. Due to the critical nature of these interfaces, the role includes an on-call requirement, participating in a formal rota to ensure 24/7coverage. This role offers a genuine opportunity to enhance staff experiences with digital systems, ultimately contributing to improved patient care.
Please note that this job requires on-site presence, some flexibility will be provided for working from home.
Main duties of the job
- Software Development & Application Management
- Interface Analysis & Support
- Communication and Advisory Duties
- Documentation, Learning & Training
- Project Management Assistance
- Planning and Organisational Duties
- Other General Duties
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and youre part of something bigger from day one.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and youre part of something bigger from day one.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in a Computer Science or related subject or equivalent experience in large-scale, complex IT solution implementations involving integration/interoperability
Desirable
- Certification in Intersystems Cach/HealthShare products and Cach ObjectScript
- Epic Certification in Bridges module
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of configuring, testing and managing interfaces using a dedicated integration module or equivalent tools of a large-scale Hospital EPR system.Extensive experience of configuring, testing and managing interfaces using a dedicated integration module or equivalent tools of a large-scale Hospital EPR system
- Extensive experience of designing, developing, testing and managing interfaces in an integration engine environment
- Extensive knowledge of HL7 v2.x, HL7-CDA, DICOM and FHIR messaging in relation to NHS data and workflows, using various communication protocols, tools and technologies such as TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP, Webservice and SSL.
- Extensive experience of software development using object-oriented programming languages and of database design and management using structured methodologies in a business environment
- Extensive experience of conducting in-depth technical analysis required for integrating hospital clinical systems through messaging & interfaces
- Extensive experience of delivering integration solutions and the accompanying application configurations in a healthcare setting
- Extensive experience of working with system users, suppliers and subject-matter experts throughout interface delivery cycles
- Extensive experience of utilising and producing technical documentation
- Extensive experience of solving complex and multi-stranded IT issues
- Experience of IT project management including contribution to IT business cases, and production of relevant project documentation.
- Good working knowledge of SQL and an industry-standard Relational Database Management System in a business environment
Desirable
- Professional knowledge of configuring, testing and managing interfaces using Epic Bridges
- Professionally trained in the InterSystems product toolset, particularly HealthShare and Cach ObjectScript
- Good working knowledge of business workflows in key clinical areas e.g. ED, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy
- Working knowledge of source control, version control software (e.g. GIT, TFS)
- Experience of working in a healthcare IT environment
- Previously worked within the NHS Digital area
- Windows OS, IIS, Cach server administration, knowledge and experience
- Experience in IT application support / training
- Agile methodology experience
- Experience of service oriented architecture delivery
- Prince 2 accreditation
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to all sites across MFT, other reference sites and off-site training venues which might be overseas.
- Participate in an on-call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in a Computer Science or related subject or equivalent experience in large-scale, complex IT solution implementations involving integration/interoperability
Desirable
- Certification in Intersystems Cach/HealthShare products and Cach ObjectScript
- Epic Certification in Bridges module
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of configuring, testing and managing interfaces using a dedicated integration module or equivalent tools of a large-scale Hospital EPR system.Extensive experience of configuring, testing and managing interfaces using a dedicated integration module or equivalent tools of a large-scale Hospital EPR system
- Extensive experience of designing, developing, testing and managing interfaces in an integration engine environment
- Extensive knowledge of HL7 v2.x, HL7-CDA, DICOM and FHIR messaging in relation to NHS data and workflows, using various communication protocols, tools and technologies such as TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP, Webservice and SSL.
- Extensive experience of software development using object-oriented programming languages and of database design and management using structured methodologies in a business environment
- Extensive experience of conducting in-depth technical analysis required for integrating hospital clinical systems through messaging & interfaces
- Extensive experience of delivering integration solutions and the accompanying application configurations in a healthcare setting
- Extensive experience of working with system users, suppliers and subject-matter experts throughout interface delivery cycles
- Extensive experience of utilising and producing technical documentation
- Extensive experience of solving complex and multi-stranded IT issues
- Experience of IT project management including contribution to IT business cases, and production of relevant project documentation.
- Good working knowledge of SQL and an industry-standard Relational Database Management System in a business environment
Desirable
- Professional knowledge of configuring, testing and managing interfaces using Epic Bridges
- Professionally trained in the InterSystems product toolset, particularly HealthShare and Cach ObjectScript
- Good working knowledge of business workflows in key clinical areas e.g. ED, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy
- Working knowledge of source control, version control software (e.g. GIT, TFS)
- Experience of working in a healthcare IT environment
- Previously worked within the NHS Digital area
- Windows OS, IIS, Cach server administration, knowledge and experience
- Experience in IT application support / training
- Agile methodology experience
- Experience of service oriented architecture delivery
- Prince 2 accreditation
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to all sites across MFT, other reference sites and off-site training venues which might be overseas.
- Participate in an on-call rota.
Additional information
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).
