Job summary
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has embarked on an ambitious programme of works to upgrade or replace a number of its key,legacy clinical and patient administration systems to provide improved business workflows resulting in a better patient healthcare experience.These systems don't exist in isolation but instead need to exchange data and expose functionality with one another.
We're looking for a highly motivated, technically creative individual to join the Data Integration team to deliver integration solutionsbetween our clinical & administrative solutions. Working with key stakeholders within the IM&T department, the Trust and the wider healthcarecommunity along with suppliers, the post holder will be responsible for delivering timely, accurate patient data to the right staff at the right timeallowing them to make informed clinical judgements which will allow them to provide the best possible care for their patients.
Main duties of the job
As an integration developer for the One Digital programme reporting to the Enterprise Interoperability Architect, you will be a leading specialist responsible for data interface and messaging API development, configuration, testing and implementation activities supporting the delivery of our paperless hospital vision.
You will play a critical role, working on multiple projects simultaneously alongside business analysts, system suppliers and stakeholders from across the three hospital sites. Working closely with our teams of digital nurses and One Digital Programme leads, you will help to deliver tightly integrated best of breed solutions to the challenges of removing the reliance on paper for healthcare delivery.
You will transform solution designs and requirements specifications into robust solutions utilising our set of key systems around which we are building our hybrid electronic patient record. You will ensure best practice is followed in terms of development, configuration and testing lifecycles.
The work will entail the use of a range of technologies along an open, standards based approach. You will optimise and problem solve to refine and improve system configuration and data quality including back end systems integration via HL7 messaging and user facing interoperability via APIs and FHIR.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Enterprise Interoperability Architect, the post holder will:
- Translate designs into robust solutions supportable by the Trusts managed business partner for IT
- Develop and adhere to policies and standards to ensure consistency across projects
- Work closely with technical subject matter experts and enterprise architects to ensure the technology infrastructure is extensible and reduces complexity wherever possible
- Advise on appropriate quality standards and control processes. Ensure that quality control activities (e.g. testing) are carried out satisfactorily and options for resolution of defects are clearly articulated.
- Ensure IT solutions meet information and cyber security governance standards
- Ensure integration messaging and API development is in line with global healthcare standards, working with third party suppliers, and delivers maximum utility to the end user avoiding duplication of data entry and reducing clinical and operational risk due to misaligned or unavailability of key data items.
- Develop and enhance the data integration platform that underpins the linkage between component hospital systems.
- Document development activities clearly so that key information can easily be shared with support teams for business as usual support and maintenance activities.
- Investigate and resolve highly complex technical issues relating to software or databases, identifying creative solutions and evaluating the relative merits of different options.
- Take advantage of new developing techniques and technologies, working closely with the One Digital Enterprise Architecture function to future proof the UHL hospital platforms.
- Create, develop and maintain good working relationships with external stakeholders and system vendors.
- Coach and support senior colleagues in their understanding, interpretation and use of information systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Enterprise Interoperability Architect, the post holder will:
- Translate designs into robust solutions supportable by the Trusts managed business partner for IT
- Develop and adhere to policies and standards to ensure consistency across projects
- Work closely with technical subject matter experts and enterprise architects to ensure the technology infrastructure is extensible and reduces complexity wherever possible
- Advise on appropriate quality standards and control processes. Ensure that quality control activities (e.g. testing) are carried out satisfactorily and options for resolution of defects are clearly articulated.
- Ensure IT solutions meet information and cyber security governance standards
- Ensure integration messaging and API development is in line with global healthcare standards, working with third party suppliers, and delivers maximum utility to the end user avoiding duplication of data entry and reducing clinical and operational risk due to misaligned or unavailability of key data items.
- Develop and enhance the data integration platform that underpins the linkage between component hospital systems.
- Document development activities clearly so that key information can easily be shared with support teams for business as usual support and maintenance activities.
- Investigate and resolve highly complex technical issues relating to software or databases, identifying creative solutions and evaluating the relative merits of different options.
- Take advantage of new developing techniques and technologies, working closely with the One Digital Enterprise Architecture function to future proof the UHL hospital platforms.
- Create, develop and maintain good working relationships with external stakeholders and system vendors.
- Coach and support senior colleagues in their understanding, interpretation and use of information systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent 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; or equivalent experience
- Microsoft certified to MCITP level or equivalent certification in a non- Microsoft platform
- ITIL Foundation or good understanding of ITIL
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex organisation
- Demonstrable success in a minimum of two of the following disciplines: healthcare data integration, database design and management, software development, applications management, master data management, business intelligence, data modelling, data quality management.
Desirable
- Minimum 5 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex acute healthcare organisation
- Demonstrable success in a minimum of three of the following disciplines: healthcare data interfaces, API development, data management, data integration, database design and administration
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to work in multiple delivery styles (e.g. agile, iterative, waterfall)
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to manage own workload and share tasks with others
- Able to work autonomously and demonstrate a high degree of personal motivation and accountability.
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
- Motivation that is focused on long-term results
Desirable
- Capable of being extroverted and collaborative
- An advocate of open, standards based approaches to system development
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in a minimum of three of the following: SQL Server development & interaction with T-SQL HL7 FHIR Rhapsody or other integration engine Proficient in integration development methods, techniques and standards
- Understanding of principles and practices of good system design
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Inquisitive mind set
- 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 standards, principles and processes
Desirable
- Highly skilled in a minimum of five of the following: Advanced SQL Server development with T-SQL DB optimisation/tuning HL7 FHIR Rhapsody Interoperability Toolkit - NHS Digital Windows OS fundamentals Cloud hosting technologies and management tools API development and usage
- Knowledge of IT Change Management processes
- Highly skilled in a minimum of five of the following: Advanced SQL Server development with T-SQL DB optimisation/tuning HL7 FHIR, Rhapsody Interoperability Toolkit - NHS Digital Windows OS fundamentals Cloud hosting technologies and management tools API development and usage
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- 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
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to identify and articulate multiple technical solutions to business problems, making recommendations as to the best course of action identifying risks and benefits in each case
- Ability to manage competing demands, deadlines in a high pressure environment
- Ability to accurately estimate development effort required from requirements and solution design documentation
- Shows mature understanding of the relationship of their specialisation and responsibilities to the directorate/ Trust's and NHS's business as a whole
- Excellent analytical and technical skills
Desirable
- Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and shortterm perspectives of situations
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent 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; or equivalent experience
- Microsoft certified to MCITP level or equivalent certification in a non- Microsoft platform
- ITIL Foundation or good understanding of ITIL
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex organisation
- Demonstrable success in a minimum of two of the following disciplines: healthcare data integration, database design and management, software development, applications management, master data management, business intelligence, data modelling, data quality management.
Desirable
- Minimum 5 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex acute healthcare organisation
- Demonstrable success in a minimum of three of the following disciplines: healthcare data interfaces, API development, data management, data integration, database design and administration
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to work in multiple delivery styles (e.g. agile, iterative, waterfall)
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to manage own workload and share tasks with others
- Able to work autonomously and demonstrate a high degree of personal motivation and accountability.
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
- Motivation that is focused on long-term results
Desirable
- Capable of being extroverted and collaborative
- An advocate of open, standards based approaches to system development
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in a minimum of three of the following: SQL Server development & interaction with T-SQL HL7 FHIR Rhapsody or other integration engine Proficient in integration development methods, techniques and standards
- Understanding of principles and practices of good system design
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Inquisitive mind set
- 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 standards, principles and processes
Desirable
- Highly skilled in a minimum of five of the following: Advanced SQL Server development with T-SQL DB optimisation/tuning HL7 FHIR Rhapsody Interoperability Toolkit - NHS Digital Windows OS fundamentals Cloud hosting technologies and management tools API development and usage
- Knowledge of IT Change Management processes
- Highly skilled in a minimum of five of the following: Advanced SQL Server development with T-SQL DB optimisation/tuning HL7 FHIR, Rhapsody Interoperability Toolkit - NHS Digital Windows OS fundamentals Cloud hosting technologies and management tools API development and usage
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- 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
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to identify and articulate multiple technical solutions to business problems, making recommendations as to the best course of action identifying risks and benefits in each case
- Ability to manage competing demands, deadlines in a high pressure environment
- Ability to accurately estimate development effort required from requirements and solution design documentation
- Shows mature understanding of the relationship of their specialisation and responsibilities to the directorate/ Trust's and NHS's business as a whole
- Excellent analytical and technical skills
Desirable
- Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and shortterm perspectives of situations
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
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).
